Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP19 · Newport
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alway has less crime — 1 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Alway in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 1, a 119.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alway recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 1 vs 119 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Alway is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Alway's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Penarth's was Shoplifting (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.