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 May 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle and Priory crime rate of 3.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (37.10% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Castle and Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castlegate Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Castle and Priory has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)CrimesRank (Castle and Priory)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Castle and Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 948 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202562
March 202581
February 202566
January 202576
December 202465
November 202471
October 202478
September 202466
July 202488
June 2024142
May 202468

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202524
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
July 202413
June 202438
May 202426

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 202427
September 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202519
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410
July 20247
June 202430
May 202424

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 202517
January 202512
December 202411
November 202418
October 202417
September 202414
July 202417
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202518
December 20248
November 202428
October 202419
September 202425
July 202447
June 202426
May 202427

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Castle and Priory in May 2025

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

1. Castlegate Drive (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hillside Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Moor Gardens (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Aldeney Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gorse Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
8. Poplar Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Marigold Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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