Crime Rate in Cockett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockett

The total recorded crimes in Cockett, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockett crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cockett, encompassing approximately 16,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cockett Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Geiriol Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Heol Y Cwmdu with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cockett?

To understand the safety of Cockett, we need to analyze Cockett crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Cockett reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,157 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cockett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Cockett experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 965 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cockett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Cockett has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cockett Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cockett has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Cockett crimes were 1,157. The crime rate of Cockett in 2024 was 69.30 (year) or 5.78 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cockett were around 965 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.80 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cockett)CrimesRank (Cockett)CrimesRank (Cockett)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
Clydach104 5987 9738 13
Townhill75 8915 10857 9
Sketty74 10914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol64 14896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen67 13815 13761 12
Landore67 12771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
Pontarddulais48 15533 18465 18
Cwmbwrla41 19652 16595 16
West Cross45 16591 17468 17
Pontlliew and Tircoed44 18289 22264 24
Llwchwr29 20417 19443 19
Gowerton17 23365 20389 20
Mumbles25 21354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd14 25244 23275 22
Gower24 22141 26125 26
Dunvant and Killay16 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 26172 25153 25
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Cockett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202514
April 20256
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202528
May 202527
April 202526
March 202524
February 202520
January 202524
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202527
May 202522
April 202519
March 202547
February 202514
January 202525
December 202415
November 202426
October 202422
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20245
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Cockett in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cockett postcode area is presented below.

1. Geiriol Gardens (Map)
Total7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Y Cwmdu (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coedwig Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Lee Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Eastfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Denver Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upper Gendros Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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