Crime in Cockett: statistics, rates and trends
967 crimes were recorded in Cockett in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (266), shoplifting (253) and anti-social behaviour (104) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cockett | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 967 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.4 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,357 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cockett of any year here (967 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 967 | 93.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,026 | 99.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,041 | 100.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,038 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,152 | 111.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,154 | 111.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,190 | 114.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,227 | 118.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,478 | 142.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cockett recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), public order (45% above the national rate) and other crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (58% below) and burglary (37% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 30 and criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 74, while other theft fell from 51 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 132 to 104.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 25.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 253 | 24.4 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 10.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 100 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -45% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cockett; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sketty (51.3).
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Cockett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 122 |
| On or near Clos Calfaria | 107 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Heol Y Cwmdu | 41 |
| On or near Weig Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Clos Madlen | 25 |
| On or near Lloyd Thomas Court | 25 |
| On or near St Peter'S Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Geiriol Gardens | 21 |
Of the 863 crimes in Cockett with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 13.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Cockett has an estimated population of 10,357 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), less private renting (15%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cockett average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cockett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.8% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Cockett a safe place to live?
Cockett recorded 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Cockett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (253).
Is crime in Cockett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockett was down 6% on the year before: 967 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,026 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cockett?
About 10,357 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cockett?
Cockett is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.