Crap Towns / Gourock / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Gourock?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 6 problems in Gourock were reported on FixMyStreet: 6.0 per 10,000 people, 70% lower than the typical Scottish town's 20.1. Top of the list: abandoned vehicles, with 1 report (1.0 per 10,000 people, 2.5 times the typical Scottish town's 0.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Everything else | 5 | 5.0 | 9.3 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 20.9 km | 56.3 |
| Dumbarton | 16.8 km | 35.7 |
| Helensburgh | 9.0 km | 19.1 |
| Bonhill | 16.8 km | 15.1 |
| Alexandria | 16.2 km | 12.8 |
| Balloch | 16.9 km | 10.0 |
| Gourock | – | 6.0 |
| Greenock | 3.7 km | 5.8 |
| Port Glasgow | 10.5 km | 3.5 |
| Dunoon | 5.8 km | 2.5 |
| Largs | 17.3 km | 0.9 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 20.1 |