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 January 2026 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenfern Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Kent Street with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)CrimesRank (Upper Gornal and Woodsetton)
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
Gornal78 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
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

Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 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 (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20255
October 202511
September 202511
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202518
November 202510
October 202523
September 20259
August 202513
July 202513
June 202527
May 202517
April 202534
March 202515
February 20258

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202541
November 202527
October 202534
September 202541
August 202537
July 202530
June 202531
May 202530
April 202529
March 202534
February 202528

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20253
November 202510
October 20259
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 202513
May 20258
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20256
November 20254
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20254
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
October 20256
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 20256
June 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 202514
July 20258
June 20254
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Upper Gornal and Woodsetton in January 2026

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

1. Glenfern Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
3. Kent Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pale Street (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A459 (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Jesson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Helmsdale Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Masefield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fox Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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