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 July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Gornal and Woodsetton crime rate of 2.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kent Street 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 July 2025 the Upper Gornal and Woodsetton has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 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 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
Gornal85 12974 121,236 10
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
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

Upper Gornal and Woodsetton 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 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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202531
May 202530
April 202529
March 202534
February 202528
January 202529
December 202432
November 202431
October 202417
September 202428

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202527
May 202517
April 202534
March 202515
February 20258
January 202520
December 202416
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20258
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
October 202410
September 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 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
February 20251

High Crime Locations Upper Gornal and Woodsetton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Kent Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Glenfern Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Vicarage Road West (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Fox Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Wheatstone Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Mons Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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