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 March 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle and Priory crime rate of 4.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
Castle and Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Aldeney Close with total crimes: 10
  • New Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle and Priory has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233 12,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North197 31,840 61,955 5
St James's195 42,025 51,786 6
Brockmoor and Pensnett105 91,255 71,465 7
Sedgley113 71,029 111,027 12
Belle Vale111 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East102 101,158 91,255 9
Gornal79 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood87 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton93 11844 15931 15
Amblecote61 20794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath67 17892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Wordsley49 21711 20833 19
Norton44 22519 23617 22
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

Castle and Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202566
January 202576
December 202465
November 202471
October 202478
September 202466
July 202488
June 2024142
May 202468
April 202480

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
July 202413
June 202438
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 202427
September 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 202419
April 202415

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410
July 20247
June 202430
May 202424
April 202413

A total of 242 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202518
December 20248
November 202428
October 202419
September 202425
July 202447
June 202426
May 202427
April 202420

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 202512
December 202411
November 202418
October 202417
September 202414
July 202417
June 202424
May 202418
April 202420

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Castle and Priory in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Aldeney Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. New Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Burton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Castlegate Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parkway Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Nith Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Beech Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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