Crime Rate in Millfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millfield

The total recorded crimes in Millfield, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 285 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millfield crime rate of 4.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
Millfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 66
  • Worcester Terrace with total crimes: 24
  • Burn Park Road with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Millfield has recorded 285 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Washington North109 102,062 32,072 3
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Hetton108 111,533 111,478 13
Silksworth100 121,416 141,207 15
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Barnes75 21893 23772 24
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Millfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 702 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202531
January 202546
December 202435
November 202427
October 202431
September 202462
August 202471
July 202461
June 2024148
May 202484
April 202477

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 1096 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202582
February 202588
January 202557
December 202473
November 202487
October 202475
September 2024107
August 202499
July 202474
June 2024176
May 202488
April 202490

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 237 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202417
October 202449
September 202417
August 202420
July 202418
June 202456
May 202417
April 20244

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202532
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202424
September 202411
August 202416
July 202422
June 202436
May 202420
April 202425

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202530
December 202438
November 202424
October 202420
September 202432
August 202434
July 202420
June 202422
May 202425
April 202416

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202544
January 202516
December 202418
November 202411
October 202431
September 202422
August 202413
July 202438
June 202480
May 202451
April 202423

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 202418

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Millfield in March 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order6
Robbery6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
2. Worcester Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
3. Burn Park Road (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
4. Rose Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Millfield (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shakespeare Terrace (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
8. Thornholme Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cowan Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Azalea Terrace North (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3

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