Crime in Millfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,780 crimes were recorded in Millfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Millfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Millfield
- Types of crime in Millfield
- Millfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Millfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Millfield
- Population and deprivation in Millfield
- Questions about crime in Millfield
- About this data
1,780 crimes were recorded in Millfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 529 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Millfield has the 435th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Millfield | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,780 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.9 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,956 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Millfield was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,173 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,780). Over the whole period it fell 42%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,780 | 148.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,062 | 172.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,278 | 190.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,412 | 201.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,330 | 194.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,564 | 214.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,491 | 208.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,173 | 265.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,064 | 256.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 173 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 149 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 182 |
| September 2025 | 217 |
| August 2025 | 203 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Millfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-52%) and burglary (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 44.2 | 1.29 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 318 | 26.6 | 1.73 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 217 | 18.1 | 2.19 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 13.2 | 1.95 | +0% |
| Public order | 132 | 11.0 | 1.66 | -20% |
| Other theft | 110 | 9.2 | 1.44 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -32% |
| Burglary | 76 | 6.4 | 1.80 | -45% |
| Other crime | 50 | 4.2 | 1.98 | +4% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.1 | 1.25 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.6 | 1.64 | +12% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.4 | 1.05 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.22 | -52% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.0 | 0.59 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Millfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Millfield recorded 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Millfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Millfield recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Millfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Millfield recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Millfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Millfield recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Millfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Millfield recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Millfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Millfield recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Millfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Millfield recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Millfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Millfield recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Millfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Millfield recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Millfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Millfield recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Millfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Millfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Millfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Millfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Millfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Millfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Millfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Millfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Millfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Millfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 562 | 54.6 | -63% |
| Pallion | 1,296 | 91.8 | -38% |
| Hendon | 3,868 | 294.8 | +98% |
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | -39% |
| Southwick | 1,796 | 159.9 | +7% |
| St Peter's | 1,443 | 125.5 | -16% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | -36% |
| St Anne's | 948 | 90.8 | -39% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Millfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Lane | 286 |
| On or near Worcester Terrace | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Cowan Terrace | 55 |
| On or near Hospital | 55 |
| On or near Alliance Street | 50 |
| On or near Millfield | 50 |
| On or near Fox Street | 37 |
| On or near Azalea Terrace North | 36 |
| On or near Beechwood Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Millfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 647 | 36.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 398 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 328 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 318 | 17.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Millfield has an estimated population of 11,956. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Millfield sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Millfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% |
Is Millfield a safe place to live?
Millfield recorded 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Millfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (318).
Is crime in Millfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millfield was down 14% on the year before: 1,780 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,062 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Millfield?
Millfield is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Millfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.