Crime Rate in Gornal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gornal

The total recorded crimes in Gornal, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gornal crime rate of 2.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gornal, encompassing approximately 27,348 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Gornal Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prices Road with total crimes: 5
  • Zoar Street with total crimes: 4
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gornal?

To understand the safety of Gornal, we need to analyze Gornal crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Gornal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 974 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gornal witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Gornal had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,236 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gornal witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Gornal has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Gornal Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gornal has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Gornal crimes were 974. The crime rate of Gornal in 2024 was 35.61 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gornal were around 1,236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.19 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Gornal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 202415
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202532
February 202536
January 202532
December 202422
November 202431
October 202428
September 202429
July 202452
June 202462
May 202439

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Gornal in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gornal postcode area is presented below.

1. Prices Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Zoar Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Pleasant View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Central Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Temple Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Wordsworth Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redhall Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hawthorn Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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