Crime Rate in Gornal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gornal

The total recorded crimes in Gornal, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gornal crime rate of 3.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Gornal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stickley Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Prices Road with total crimes: 7
  • Orchard Grove with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Gornal has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North154 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett121 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale120 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East103 101,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
Hayley Green and Cradley South70 15566 22566 24
Pedmore and Stourbridge East68 16796 16919 16
Halesowen North66 18765 18866 18
Wordsley56 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South50 22680 21805 20
Norton37 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South39 23491 24568 23

Gornal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202522
May 202522
April 202524
March 202532
February 202536
January 202532
December 202422
November 202431
October 202428
September 202429

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 202415

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Gornal in July 2025

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

1. Stickley Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Prices Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Orchard Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Abbey Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Acton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Boundary Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Pleasant View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pimlico Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Hendon Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Zoar Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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