Crime Rate in Alway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alway

The total recorded crimes in Alway, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alway crime rate of 5.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Alway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Bliss Road with total crimes: 18
  • Palm Square with total crimes: 12
  • Warwick Lane 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 July 2025 the Alway has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 5.28 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alway)CrimesRank (Alway)CrimesRank (Alway)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly496 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland526 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry375 45,493 35,136 3
Victoria218 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians301 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer174 82,119 92,013 7
Bettws132 102,803 71,959 9
Shaftesbury195 71,956 101,708 10
Beechwood170 92,125 81,975 8
Tredegar Park and Marshfield124 121,515 121,194 12
Allt-yr-yn93 151,115 13995 13
Rogerstone East100 13924 15744 15
Malpas84 171,065 14779 14
Llanwern96 14903 16468 17
Caerleon85 16771 17598 16
Rogerstone West23 20546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone47 18462 19324 19
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Alway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 20256
April 202517
March 202510
January 202521
December 202412
November 202416
October 202421
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 202526
April 202518
March 202524
January 202511
December 202415
November 202426
October 202429
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 20257
April 202517
March 202512
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202552
May 202528
April 202535
March 202560
January 202537
December 202432
November 202433
October 202440
September 202442
August 202449

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202516
April 20251
March 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 202417
August 20242

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
January 20253
December 202411
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Alway in July 2025

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

1. Arthur Bliss Road (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Palm Square (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Warwick Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
4. Windsor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Ladyhill Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beecham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. The Redlands (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
8. Ringwood Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aberthaw Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Libeneth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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