Crime Rate in Gornal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gornal

The total recorded crimes in Gornal, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gornal crime rate of 2.85 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Gornal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 4
  • New Street with total crimes: 4
  • Prices Road with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Gornal has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)CrimesRank (Gornal)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett123 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale108 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East86 91,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley60 161,029 111,027 12
Amblecote84 11794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath49 19892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town70 14881 14988 14
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Gornal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202636
December 202532
November 202532
October 202530
September 202541
August 202534
July 202531
June 202522
May 202522
April 202524
March 202532
February 202536

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
February 20254

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 202511
October 20258
September 202513
August 202510
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 20256
October 20254
September 20252
August 20256
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20256
October 202511
September 20257
August 20257
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202510
November 20254
October 202510
September 20254
August 20253
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 20259
September 20258
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20255
October 20259
September 202512
August 20252
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
September 202511
August 20257
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Pleasant View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. New Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Prices Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Roundhouse Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bird Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Sudeley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shadwell Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Furlong Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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