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Burglary Rates in Castle & Priory

Dudley, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Castle & Priory recorded 124 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 65% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

124

5.59 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,967

133.8 per 1,000 residents

65% above the UK average43% above the West Midlands regional average

How does Castle & Priory rank?

Within Dudley

8 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

88th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
5
11
10
16
7
9
6
12
14
13
14
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1258
42%
Other Crime
759
26%
Vehicle Crime
273
9%
Shoplifting
244
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
146
5%
Burglary
124
4%
Robbery
69
2%
Drug Offences
67
2%
Theft from Person
27
1%

Property mix in Castle & Priory

Source: Census 2021 · 8,746 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 49%Terraced 16%Flats 21%

The most common property type in Castle & Priory is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Castle & Priory homeowners

Most homes in Castle & Priory are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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