Crime Rate in Millfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millfield

The total recorded crimes in Millfield, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 266 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millfield crime rate of 4.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (10.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-9.80% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
Millfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 69
  • Worcester Terrace with total crimes: 21
  • Millfield 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 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 July 2025 the Millfield has recorded 266 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Millfield)CrimesRank (Millfield)CrimesRank (Millfield)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
Hetton117 91,533 111,478 13
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Millfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1022 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202591
May 202574
April 202588
March 202582
February 202588
January 202557
December 202473
November 202487
October 202475
September 2024107
August 202499

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202510
April 20255
March 202529
February 202532
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202424
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202551
May 202554
April 202550
March 202529
February 202531
January 202546
December 202435
November 202427
October 202431
September 202462
August 202471

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202530
December 202438
November 202424
October 202420
September 202432
August 202434

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202524
May 20258
April 202516
March 202521
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202417
October 202449
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202513
April 202518
March 202512
February 20256
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202421
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202522
April 202521
March 202515
February 202537
January 202524
December 202415
November 202418
October 20248
September 202421
August 202437

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202523
May 202540
April 202557
March 202535
February 202544
January 202516
December 202418
November 202411
October 202431
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202515
May 202511
April 20256
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Millfield in July 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
2. Worcester Terrace (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Public order3
3. Millfield (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Azalea Terrace North (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
6. The Retreat (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Princess Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Thornhill Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
10. Burn Park Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

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