Total Crime Rate
73.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Templeton Way area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett , and the 323rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Templeton Way (SA5 7JY) in the last 12 months was 73.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.8% lower than the Cockett average (113.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Templeton Way (SA5 7JY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cwrt Trefor, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Colliers Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cockett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitland Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colliers Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newgale Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cwrt Trefor | Under investigation |
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