Alway crime figures: 88 offences reported in September, down 14% on August

Alway recorded 88 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 14% on August (102), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 34 reports, or 39% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage and arson (7).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	34	41	−7
Anti-social behaviour	20	14	+6
Criminal damage and arson	7	13	−6
Other theft	6	4	+2
Public order	6	8	−2
Vehicle crime	5	6	−1
Burglary	4	3	+1
Other crime	3	6	−3
Possession of weapons	2	0	new
Drugs	1	5	−4
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Total	88	102	−14

Where it was reported

1. On or near Balmoral Road: 7
2. On or near Sycamore Avenue: 5
3. On or near Aberthaw Avenue: 5
4. On or near Chepstow Road: 4
5. On or near Walton Close: 4
6. On or near Linden Road: 4

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 56
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Local resolution: 2
• Further investigation is not in the public interest: 1

Figures are from Gwent Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.