Crime in Cockett: statistics, rates and trends
975 crimes were recorded in Cockett in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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975 crimes were recorded in Cockett in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 275 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cockett has the 1,386th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cockett | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 975 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.1 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,357 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cockett was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,516 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (975). Over the whole period it fell 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 975 | 94.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,038 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,039 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,069 | 103.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,099 | 106.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,197 | 115.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,163 | 112.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,281 | 123.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,516 | 146.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cockett over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+23%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 250 | 24.1 | 2.91 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -23% |
| Public order | 95 | 9.2 | 1.38 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +14% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.6 | 1.09 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +63% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -37% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +10% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cockett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cockett recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cockett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cockett recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cockett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cockett recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cockett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cockett recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cockett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cockett recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cockett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cockett recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cockett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cockett recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cockett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cockett recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cockett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cockett recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cockett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cockett recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cockett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cockett recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cockett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cockett recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cockett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cockett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cockett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cockett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cockett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cockett.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cockett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Clos Calfaria | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Heol Y Cwmdu | 38 |
| On or near Weig Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Lloyd Thomas Court | 27 |
| On or near Geiriol Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Clos Madlen | 24 |
| On or near St Peter'S Terrace | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cockett over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 25.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Cockett has an estimated population of 10,357. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cockett sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cockett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.8% |
Is Cockett a safe place to live?
Cockett recorded 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cockett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (250).
Is crime in Cockett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockett was down 6% on the year before: 975 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,038 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cockett?
Cockett is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cockett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.