Crime in Gornal: statistics, rates and trends
940 crimes were recorded in Gornal in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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940 crimes were recorded in Gornal in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 398 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gornal has the 2,324th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gornal | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 940 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.8 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,861 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gornal was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (886). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 940 | 67.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 932 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,036 | 74.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,277 | 92.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,315 | 94.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,192 | 86.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 979 | 70.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 63.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 887 | 64.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gornal over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+39%) and shoplifting (+31%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 28.7 | 0.84 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.1 | 1.25 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 5.6 | 0.67 | +31% |
| Public order | 64 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +39% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.8 | 0.24 | -40% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -36% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +36% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +17% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gornal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gornal recorded 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gornal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gornal recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gornal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gornal recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gornal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gornal recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gornal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gornal recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gornal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gornal recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gornal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gornal recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gornal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gornal recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gornal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gornal recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gornal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gornal recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gornal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gornal recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gornal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gornal recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gornal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gornal recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gornal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gornal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gornal |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +118% |
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,154 | 83.5 | +23% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,743 | 114.9 | +69% |
| Sedgley | 930 | 63.9 | -6% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +43% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 645 | 50.7 | -25% |
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | -38% |
| Coseley | 1,117 | 80.6 | +19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gornal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prices Road | 95 |
| On or near Pleasant View | 32 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 30 |
| On or near Abbey Street | 29 |
| On or near Peak Drive | 22 |
| On or near Stickley Lane | 22 |
| On or near New Street | 19 |
| On or near Summer Lane | 19 |
| On or near Shadwell Drive | 18 |
| On or near Five Ways | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gornal over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 35.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 8.7% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 6.2% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Gornal has an estimated population of 13,861. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gornal sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gornal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.6% |
Is Gornal a safe place to live?
Gornal recorded 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gornal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (94).
Is crime in Gornal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gornal was almost unchanged on the year before: 940 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 932 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gornal?
Gornal is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gornal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.