Crime Rate in Millfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millfield

The total recorded crimes in Millfield, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 265 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millfield crime rate of 4.25 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 Millfield, encompassing approximately 62,324 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-29.82% decrease)
Millfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 57
  • Burn Park Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

How safe is Millfield?

To understand the safety of Millfield, we need to analyze Millfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Millfield reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 3,908 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Millfield witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Millfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 4,059 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Millfield witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Millfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Millfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Millfield has recorded 265 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Millfield crimes were 3,908. The crime rate of Millfield in 2024 was 62.70 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Millfield were around 4,059 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.13 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Millfield)CrimesRank (Millfield)CrimesRank (Millfield)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Ryhope108 131,762 61,571 9
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
Hetton114 101,533 111,478 13
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Millfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (71 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (84 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202588
March 202582
February 202588
January 202557
December 202473
November 202487
October 202475
September 2024107
August 202499
July 202474
June 2024176
May 202488

A total of 306 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202515
February 202537
January 202524
December 202415
November 202418
October 20248
September 202421
August 202437
July 202417
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202512
February 20256
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202421
September 202414
August 202414
July 202410
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202529
February 202532
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202424
September 202411
August 202416
July 202422
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 311 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202530
December 202438
November 202424
October 202420
September 202432
August 202434
July 202420
June 202422
May 202425

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202521
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202417
October 202449
September 202417
August 202420
July 202418
June 202456
May 202417

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 729 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202550
March 202529
February 202531
January 202546
December 202435
November 202427
October 202431
September 202462
August 202471
July 202461
June 2024148
May 202484

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202557
March 202535
February 202544
January 202516
December 202418
November 202411
October 202431
September 202422
August 202413
July 202438
June 202480
May 202451

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

High Crime Locations Millfield in May 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total57
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
2. Burn Park Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Worcester Terrace (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Royalty (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Alliance Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cowan Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
8. Azalea Terrace North (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3

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