Crime in Castle & Priory: statistics, rates and trends
1,743 crimes were recorded in Castle & Priory in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle & Priory at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle & Priory
- Types of crime in Castle & Priory
- Castle & Priory compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle & Priory
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle & Priory
- Population and deprivation in Castle & Priory
- Questions about crime in Castle & Priory
- About this data
1,743 crimes were recorded in Castle & Priory in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 756 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle & Priory has the 911th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle & Priory | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,743 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.9 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,170 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle & Priory was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,549). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,743 | 114.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,876 | 123.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,110 | 139.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,226 | 146.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,281 | 150.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,844 | 121.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,549 | 102.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,729 | 114.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,677 | 110.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 155 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 142 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle & Priory 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+75%) and possession of weapons (+62%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-68%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 756 | 49.8 | 1.46 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 10.7 | 2.17 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 10.5 | 1.55 | +4% |
| Public order | 131 | 8.6 | 1.30 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.6 | 1.03 | +3% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.1 | 1.11 | -29% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -15% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 2.8 | 2.85 | +62% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.7 | 1.28 | +52% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.4 | 1.76 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle & Priory
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle & Priory recorded 756 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle & Priory
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle & Priory recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle & Priory
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle & Priory recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle & Priory
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle & Priory recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle & Priory
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle & Priory recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle & Priory
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle & Priory recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle & Priory
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle & Priory recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle & Priory
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle & Priory recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle & Priory
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle & Priory recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle & Priory
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle & Priory recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle & Priory
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle & Priory recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle & Priory
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle & Priory recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle & Priory
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle & Priory recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle & Priory
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle & Priory recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle & Priory, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle & Priory.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle & Priory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,154 | 83.5 | -27% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +29% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | +8% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | -41% |
| Coseley | 1,117 | 80.6 | -30% |
| Sedgley | 930 | 63.9 | -44% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,351 | 87.9 | -24% |
| 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 Castle & Priory over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 145 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near New Street | 79 |
| On or near Castlegate Drive | 70 |
| On or near Wrens Nest Road | 63 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Park Moor Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Washington Court | 37 |
| On or near The Crescent | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle & Priory 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 | 686 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 587 | 33.7% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 3.3% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Castle & Priory has an estimated population of 15,170. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle & Priory sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle & Priory |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 30.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.3% |
Is Castle & Priory a safe place to live?
Castle & Priory recorded 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle & Priory?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 756 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (162).
Is crime in Castle & Priory going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle & Priory was down 7% on the year before: 1,743 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,876 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle & Priory?
Castle & Priory 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 Castle & Priory. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.