Crime in Castle & Priory: statistics, rates and trends
1,746 crimes were recorded in Castle & Priory in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle & Priory
- Questions about crime in Castle & Priory
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (745), vehicle crime (168) and criminal damage and arson (162) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 909th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Castle & Priory | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,746 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.1 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,170 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle & Priory peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,274 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,603). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,746 | 115.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,882 | 124.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,096 | 138.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,232 | 147.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,274 | 149.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,849 | 121.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,603 | 105.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,717 | 113.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,652 | 108.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle & Priory recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (74% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (82% below). On the year before, public order rose from 81 to 134 and drugs rose from 33 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 145 to 42 and vehicle crime fell from 210 to 168.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 745 | 49.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 168 | 11.1 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 134 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Other theft | 117 | 7.7 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 2.8 | 1.0 | +54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -71% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.4 | 1.4 | +24% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle & Priory; the highest is St. James's (150.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgley, Dudley (64.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle & Priory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,149 | 83.2 | -28% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +31% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +11% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | -42% |
| Coseley | 1,127 | 81.4 | -29% |
| Sedgley | 943 | 64.8 | -44% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | -25% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Castle & Priory over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (145).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 145 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 140 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near New Street | 88 |
| On or near Castlegate Drive | 82 |
| On or near Police Station | 51 |
| On or near Wrens Nest Road | 49 |
| On or near Park Moor Gardens | 42 |
| On or near Washington Court | 38 |
| On or near The Crescent | 33 |
Of the 1,704 crimes in Castle & Priory with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 662 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 605 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Castle & Priory has an estimated population of 15,170 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle & Priory average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle & Priory | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Castle & Priory a safe place to live?
Castle & Priory recorded 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 909th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Castle & Priory?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 745 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (168).
Is crime in Castle & Priory going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle & Priory was down 7% on the year before: 1,746 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,882 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle & Priory?
About 15,170 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle & Priory?
Castle & Priory is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.