Brackla West vs Cockett

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Brackla West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Cockett South Wales Police

      Brackla West vs Cockett Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brackla West
      South Wales Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑25% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cockett
      South Wales Police
      1,168 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      43.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla West
      B Cockett
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      290
      1,168
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      1,236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      43.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla West
      B Cockett
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      329 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓38%
      138 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑63%
      42 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      34 ↓24%
      Burglary
      6 ↓14%
      22 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      87 ↑13%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      45 ↑73%
      Public Order
      46 ↑188%
      102 ↓24%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      0
      309 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      12 ↑140%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑167%
      33 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla West safer than Cockett?

      Brackla West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 290 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockett has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,168 crimes. Brackla West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla West vs Cockett?

      Brackla West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cockett shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla West and Cockett?

      In Brackla West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Cockett, it is Violent Crime (329 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla West and Cockett?

      Brackla West recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockett recorded 138. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brackla West vs Cockett?

      Violent crime in Brackla West totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 329 in Cockett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West and Cockett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West recorded 232 crimes (now 290, a change of +25%). Cockett recorded 1,236 crimes previously (now 1,168, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West and Cockett?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brackla West has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Cockett has 43.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla West and Cockett?

      Brackla West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cockett is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brackla West and Cockett?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brackla West or Cockett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West and Cockett. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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