Crime Rate in Alway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alway

The total recorded crimes in Alway, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alway crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alway, encompassing approximately 24,632 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
Alway Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Arthur Bliss Road with total crimes: 18
  • Glanwern Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Balfe Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Alway?

To understand the safety of Alway, we need to analyze Alway crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Alway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 1638 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Alway had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 1,248 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newport, Alway has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alway has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Alway crimes were 1,638. The crime rate of Alway in 2024 was 66.50 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alway were around 1,248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.67 (year) or 4.22 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alway)CrimesRank (Alway)CrimesRank (Alway)
Stow Hill882 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly466 26,009 26,227 2
Lliswerry379 35,493 35,136 3
Ringland351 45,432 43,692 4
Victoria232 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians260 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer160 82,119 92,013 7
Bettws119 122,803 71,959 9
Shaftesbury178 71,956 101,708 10
Beechwood140 92,125 81,975 8
Allt-yr-yn125 101,115 13995 13
Tredegar Park and Marshfield121 111,515 121,194 12
Malpas84 141,065 14779 14
Rogerstone East61 16924 15744 15
Llanwern67 15903 16468 17
Caerleon56 17771 17598 16
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Alway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202524
January 202511
December 202415
November 202426
October 202429
September 202421
August 202414
July 202415
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 202510
January 202521
December 202412
November 202416
October 202421
September 202413
August 202417
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202560
January 202537
December 202432
November 202433
October 202440
September 202442
August 202449
July 202450
June 2024122
May 202441

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20251
March 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 202417
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20244

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202512
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202421
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
January 20253
December 202411
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Alway in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alway postcode area is presented below.

1. Arthur Bliss Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Glanwern Rise (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
3. Balfe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Balmoral Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Aberthaw Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Britten Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Palm Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Conway Croft (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Llewellin Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Warwick Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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