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Crime in Alway

Alway had 426 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

NP19, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alway

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165.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common142 in 3 months

Month by month

132 Mar 104 Apr 126 May 123 Jun 164 Jul 139 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alway. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14233%
public order6215%
criminal damage6215%
anti-social behaviour6215%
theft307%
shoplifting174%
burglary164%
other crime113%

Alway against Newport

TypeAlway per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence55.148.6▲ 5%
Burglary6.25.1▲ 33%
Vehicle crime3.95.2▼ 63%
Anti-social behaviour24.124.9▲ 29%
Theft and robbery127.7▲ 35%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lliswerry169.9▲ 14%
Ladyhill167.5▲ 24%
Alway165.3▲ 18%
Ringland150.4▼ 1%
Bishpool140.20%
Somerton132.9▲ 11%
Lawrence Hill127.8▲ 10%
See every Newport area ranked on the crime in Newport page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alway a safe area?

Alway had about 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alway?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (142), followed by public order (62) and criminal damage (62).