Crime Rate in Castle and Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle and Priory

The total recorded crimes in Castle and Priory, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle and Priory crime rate of 4.19 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 Castle and Priory, encompassing approximately 43,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Castle and Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Park Moor Gardens with total crimes: 8

How safe is Castle and Priory?

To understand the safety of Castle and Priory, we need to analyze Castle and Priory crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Castle and Priory reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 2,179 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle and Priory witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Castle and Priory experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 2,221 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle and Priory witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Castle and Priory has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Castle and Priory Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle and Priory has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Castle and Priory crimes were 2,179. The crime rate of Castle and Priory in 2024 was 49.60 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle and Priory were around 2,221 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.56 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)
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
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
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
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

Castle and Priory 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 90 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202516
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 202427
September 202415

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202532
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202518
December 20248
November 202428
October 202419
September 202425

A total of 806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202566
May 202585
April 202562
March 202581
February 202566
January 202576
December 202465
November 202471
October 202478
September 202466

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 20258
April 202514
March 202524
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 202519
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202518
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 202517
January 202512
December 202411
November 202418
October 202417
September 202414

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
September 20242

High Crime Locations Castle and Priory in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castle and Priory postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Park Moor Gardens (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castlegate Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Occupation Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tipton Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
9. Beech Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Lavender Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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