Total Crime Rate
99.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sulgrave Close area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 234th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sulgrave Close (DY1 3DE) in the last 12 months was 99.2 per 1,000 residents and was 26.7% lower than the Castle & Priory average (135.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 62.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sulgrave Close (DY1 3DE), the main crime hotspot is near Burton Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle & Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Marigold Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marigold Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marigold Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Traquain Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Traquain Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hopton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marigold Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marigold Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodsorrel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hopton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebell Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebell Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Garrick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Burton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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