Abercarn vs Alway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Abercarn Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Alway Gwent Police

      Abercarn vs Alway Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Abercarn
      Gwent Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% 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 Abercarn
      B Alway
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      230
      445
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      1,068
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.4%
      ↓58.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercarn
      B Alway
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓46%
      162 ↓58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓50%
      94 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      20 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓79%
      15 ↓72%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      14 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓31%
      53 ↓58%
      Drugs
      2 ↓83%
      11 ↓73%
      Public Order
      16 ↓78%
      55 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      14 ↓74%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abercarn is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 49/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercarn safer than Alway?

      Abercarn has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Alway has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 445 crimes. Abercarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercarn vs Alway?

      Abercarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.4% — 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 Abercarn and Alway?

      In Abercarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 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 Abercarn and Alway?

      Abercarn recorded 51 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 Abercarn vs Alway?

      Violent crime in Abercarn totalled 98 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 Abercarn and Alway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercarn recorded 493 crimes (now 230, a change of -53.4%). Alway recorded 1,068 crimes previously (now 445, -58.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercarn 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. Abercarn 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 Abercarn and Alway?

      Abercarn 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 Abercarn 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 Abercarn or Alway on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.