Cockett vs Sketty

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cockett South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sketty South Wales Police

      Cockett vs Sketty Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cockett
      South Wales Police
      1,168 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      43.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sketty
      South Wales Police
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockett
      B Sketty
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,168
      744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,236
      796
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.1%
      8.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockett
      B Sketty
      Violent Crime
      329 ↓4%
      345 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↓5%
      70 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓38%
      34 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓24%
      45 ↑45%
      Burglary
      22 ↓21%
      21 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑13%
      58 ↑9%
      Drugs
      45 ↑73%
      22 ↑83%
      Public Order
      102 ↓24%
      61 ↓47%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      309 ↓7%
      37 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      17 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑57%
      19 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sketty is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockett safer than Sketty?

      Cockett has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,168 crimes in the last 12 months. Sketty has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 744 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockett vs Sketty?

      Cockett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sketty shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cockett and Sketty?

      In Cockett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Sketty, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cockett and Sketty?

      Cockett recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sketty recorded 70. 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 Cockett vs Sketty?

      Violent crime in Cockett totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in Sketty. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockett recorded 1,236 crimes (now 1,168, a change of -5.5%). Sketty recorded 796 crimes previously (now 744, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockett and Sketty?

      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. Cockett has a resolution rate of 43.1% and Sketty has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockett and Sketty?

      Cockett falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sketty 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 Cockett and Sketty?

      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 Cockett or Sketty on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.