Alway vs Severn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Alway Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Severn Gwent Police

      Alway vs Severn Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Alway
      Gwent Police
      445 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Severn
      Gwent Police
      46 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alway
      B Severn
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      445
      46
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,068
      147
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.3%
      ↓68.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alway
      B Severn
      Violent Crime
      162 ↓58%
      23 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓48%
      3 ↓87%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓55%
      2 ↓87%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓72%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      14 ↓71%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓58%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      11 ↓73%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      55 ↓50%
      5 ↓77%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓74%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Severn is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alway safer than Severn?

      Alway has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 445 crimes in the last 12 months. Severn has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 46 crimes. Severn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alway vs Severn?

      Alway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Severn shows -68.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alway and Severn?

      In Alway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (162 incidents). In Severn, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alway and Severn?

      Alway recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Severn recorded 3. 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 Alway vs Severn?

      Violent crime in Alway totalled 162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Severn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alway recorded 1,068 crimes (now 445, a change of -58.3%). Severn recorded 147 crimes previously (now 46, -68.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alway and Severn?

      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. Alway has a resolution rate of 0% and Severn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alway and Severn?

      Alway falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Severn 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 Alway and Severn?

      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 Alway or Severn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alway and Severn. 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.