Aber Valley vs Alway

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Aber Valley Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Alway Gwent Police

      Aber Valley vs Alway Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Alway
      Gwent Police
      445 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aber Valley
      B Alway
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      317
      445
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      637
      1,068
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50.2%
      ↓58.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aber Valley
      B Alway
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓55%
      162 ↓58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓37%
      94 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      20 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓83%
      15 ↓72%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      14 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓50%
      53 ↓58%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      11 ↓73%
      Public Order
      40 ↓49%
      55 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      14 ↓74%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 49/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aber Valley safer than Alway?

      Aber Valley has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Alway has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 445 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aber Valley vs Alway?

      Aber Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Alway shows -58.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aber Valley and Alway?

      In Aber Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Alway, it is Violent Crime (162 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aber Valley and Alway?

      Aber Valley recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alway recorded 94. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Aber Valley vs Alway?

      Violent crime in Aber Valley totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 162 in Alway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aber Valley and Alway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aber Valley recorded 637 crimes (now 317, a change of -50.2%). Alway recorded 1,068 crimes previously (now 445, -58.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aber Valley and Alway?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Aber Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Alway has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aber Valley and Alway?

      Aber Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Alway is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aber Valley and Alway?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Aber Valley or Alway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aber Valley and Alway. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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