Total Crime Rate
17.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Millview Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Millview Drive (NE30 2PR) in the last 12 months was 17.8 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% lower than the North Shields average (169.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Millview Drive (NE30 2PR), the main crime hotspot is near Edith Street. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Shields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Milldene Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Edward Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Milldene Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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