Crime Rate in Upper Gornal and Woodsetton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Gornal and Woodsetton

The total recorded crimes in Upper Gornal and Woodsetton, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Gornal and Woodsetton 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 Upper Gornal and Woodsetton, encompassing approximately 29,432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pale Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Glenfern Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Upper Gornal and Woodsetton?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Upper Gornal and Woodsetton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 844 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Gornal and Woodsetton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Upper Gornal and Woodsetton had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 931 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Gornal and Woodsetton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Gornal and Woodsetton has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Gornal and Woodsetton crimes were 844. The crime rate of Upper Gornal and Woodsetton in 2024 was 28.68 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Gornal and Woodsetton were around 931 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.63 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)
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
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
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

Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202534
March 202515
February 20258
January 202520
December 202416
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202534
February 202528
January 202529
December 202432
November 202431
October 202417
September 202428
July 202418
June 202458
May 202433

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
October 202410
September 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Gornal and Woodsetton in May 2025

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

1. Pale Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Glenfern Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kent Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. South Oval (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kinfare Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sedgley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Elwell Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Nethergate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dawlish Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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