Crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton: statistics, rates and trends
1,154 crimes were recorded in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton at a glance
- Crime trends in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- Types of crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- Upper Gornal & Woodsetton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- Population and deprivation in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- Questions about crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
- About this data
1,154 crimes were recorded in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 441 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Gornal & Woodsetton has the 1,715th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,154 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.5 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,814 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,302 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (909). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,154 | 83.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,093 | 79.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 909 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,044 | 75.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,302 | 94.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,210 | 87.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 960 | 69.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,003 | 72.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 922 | 66.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in other crime (+29%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 12.8 | 1.55 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 8.4 | 1.70 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +15% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.9 | 1.39 | +6% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +11% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.1 | 0.63 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -39% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +29% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +37% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +175% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.12 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 63 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 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upper Gornal & Woodsetton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upper Gornal & Woodsetton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Gornal & Woodsetton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle & Priory | 1,743 | 114.9 | +38% |
| Coseley | 1,117 | 80.6 | -3% |
| Sedgley | 930 | 63.9 | -23% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | -19% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +77% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | +48% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,351 | 87.9 | +5% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +16% |
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 Upper Gornal & Woodsetton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Pale Street | 77 |
| On or near Glenfern Road | 50 |
| On or near Kent Street | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Burton Road | 25 |
| On or near Willow Road | 22 |
| On or near Patricia Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Bramble Green | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton 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 | 409 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 34.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 8.5% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 8.1% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton has an estimated population of 13,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upper Gornal & Woodsetton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Upper Gornal & Woodsetton a safe place to live?
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton recorded 83.5 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 Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (177).
Is crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Gornal & Woodsetton was up 6% on the year before: 1,154 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,093 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upper Gornal & Woodsetton?
Upper Gornal & Woodsetton 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 Upper Gornal & Woodsetton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.