Crime Rate in Linthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linthorpe crime rate of 4.32 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 Linthorpe, encompassing approximately 14,822 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Linthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waymar Close with total crimes: 14
  • Balfour Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Patey Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Linthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Linthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 560 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Linthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Linthorpe had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 569 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Linthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Middlesbrough, Linthorpe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Linthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Linthorpe has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Linthorpe crimes were 560. The crime rate of Linthorpe in 2024 was 37.78 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linthorpe were around 569 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.39 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linthorpe)CrimesRank (Linthorpe)CrimesRank (Linthorpe)
Central582 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood274 23,587 23,197 2
Newport264 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister181 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree159 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield154 61,866 62,075 6
Hemlington133 71,497 71,611 7
Park127 81,463 81,375 8
Coulby Newham87 111,273 91,140 9
Ayresome107 91,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby95 101,148 101,090 11
Ladgate49 17898 12776 12
Kader51 15697 14629 13
Acklam50 16782 13603 14
Trimdon53 13491 18433 16
Stainton & Thornton53 14597 15330 17
Marton East37 18496 17301 18
Marton West27 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe18 20168 20197 20

Linthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202519
April 20258
March 20257
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202529
May 20253
April 202519
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 202415

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 202536
April 202547
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 202419
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202515
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Linthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Waymar Close (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Balfour Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Patey Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Burlam Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Rockliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Ayresome Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westgate Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Kirkgate Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cranage Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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