Crime Rate in Linthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linthorpe crime rate of 6.61 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-23.40% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Linthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balfour Terrace with total crimes: 38
  • Waymar Close with total crimes: 12
  • Thornfield Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Linthorpe has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linthorpe)CrimesRank (Linthorpe)CrimesRank (Linthorpe)
Central566 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood308 23,587 23,197 2
Newport184 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister165 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree150 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield109 91,866 62,075 6
Park135 61,463 81,375 8
Hemlington120 81,497 71,611 7
Coulby Newham121 71,273 91,140 9
Ayresome78 121,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby91 111,148 101,090 11
Ladgate72 13898 12776 12
Kader40 18697 14629 13
Acklam56 15782 13603 14
Stainton & Thornton56 14597 15330 17
Trimdon51 17491 18433 16
Marton East54 16496 17301 18
Marton West32 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Linthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 20257
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202442
May 202410

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202519
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202547
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 202419
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Linthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Balfour Terrace (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting25
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Waymar Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Thornfield Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rockliffe Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Dorman Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thornfield Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Marion Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Braemar Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A1032 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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