Crime in Alway: statistics, rates and trends
1,081 crimes were recorded in Alway in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
1,081 crimes were recorded in Alway in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 433 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alway has the 757th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alway | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,081 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.3 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,630 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alway was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,081 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (846). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,081 | 125.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,079 | 125.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,046 | 121.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 915 | 106.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 846 | 98.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 959 | 111.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 987 | 114.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 973 | 112.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 988 | 114.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alway 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+56%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in drugs (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 50.2 | 1.47 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 18.3 | 1.19 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 16.1 | 2.38 | +7% |
| Public order | 104 | 12.1 | 1.81 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 9.0 | 1.83 | +56% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -5% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.4 | 2.09 | -14% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Alway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alway recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alway recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alway recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alway recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alway recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alway recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alway recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alway recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alway recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alway recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alway recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alway recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alway recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alway recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | +20% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -22% |
| Ringland | 1,281 | 151.0 | +21% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | +5% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | +8% |
| Llanwern | 459 | 84.4 | -33% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +69% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | -31% |
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 Alway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arthur Bliss Road | 79 |
| On or near Lawrence Hill Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Stanford Road | 40 |
| On or near Aberthaw Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Balfe Road | 32 |
| On or near Aberthaw Circle | 30 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 25 |
| On or near Aberthaw Drive | 23 |
| On or near Beecham Street | 23 |
| On or near Linden Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 393 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Alway has an estimated population of 8,630. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alway sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.2% |
Is Alway a safe place to live?
Alway recorded 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Alway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Alway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alway was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,081 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,079 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alway?
Alway is policed by Gwent. 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 Alway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.