Crime in Alway: statistics, rates and trends
1,094 crimes were recorded in Alway in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (446), anti-social behaviour (150) and criminal damage and arson (139) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 740th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Alway | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,094 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,630 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Alway of any year here (1,094 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,094 | 126.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,078 | 124.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,054 | 122.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 896 | 103.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 882 | 102.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 935 | 108.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 995 | 115.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 996 | 115.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 958 | 111.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alway recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (91% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 47 to 82 and violence and sexual offences rose from 365 to 446, while drugs fell from 43 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 214 to 150.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 446 | 51.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 17.4 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 16.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 106 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +74% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.6 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alway; the highest is Pillgwenlly (213.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Llanwern (83.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | +20% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -22% |
| Ringland | 1,255 | 147.9 | +17% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | +8% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | +10% |
| Llanwern | 456 | 83.8 | -34% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +69% |
| Caerleon | 682 | 86.1 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Alway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arthur Bliss Road” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arthur Bliss Road | 66 |
| On or near Lawrence Hill Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Stanford Road | 40 |
| On or near Aberthaw Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Balfe Road | 34 |
| On or near Aberthaw Circle | 28 |
| On or near Linden Road | 25 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 24 |
| On or near Balmoral Lane | 23 |
| On or near Beecham Street | 23 |
Of the 944 crimes in Alway with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 402 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 232 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Alway has an estimated population of 8,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alway average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.2% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Alway a safe place to live?
Alway recorded 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 740th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Alway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 446 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Alway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alway was up 1% on the year before: 1,094 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,078 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alway?
About 8,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alway?
Alway is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.