Crime Rate in Cockett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockett

The total recorded crimes in Cockett, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockett crime rate of 5.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Cockett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Heol Y Cwmdu with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Cockett has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cockett)CrimesRank (Cockett)CrimesRank (Cockett)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
Townhill111 4915 10857 9
Mynydd-bach93 9994 81,185 5
Llansamlet102 61,270 51,163 6
Clydach101 7987 9738 13
Sketty59 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen72 11815 13761 12
Landore34 19771 14672 14
Cwmbwrla51 14652 16595 16
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
West Cross47 15591 17468 17
Pontarddulais45 16533 18465 18
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
Mumbles28 21354 21317 21
Pontlliew and Tircoed23 22289 22264 24
Dunvant and Killay12 26222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 24172 25153 25
Gower13 25141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 27116 2786 27
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Cockett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202524
February 202520
January 202524
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202423
August 202431
July 202427
June 202472
May 202433

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 202416
July 20243
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20245
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 202513
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 20248
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202547
February 202514
January 202525
December 202415
November 202426
October 202422
September 202418
August 202414
July 202424
June 202434
May 202423

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Cockett in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Y Cwmdu (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
4. Hospital Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. John Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cwm Du Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Eastfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pen Y Cwm (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Moorview Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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