Crime Rate in Linton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linton

The total recorded crimes in Linton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linton crime rate of 11.97 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 Linton, encompassing approximately 2,255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Linton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claydon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Balsham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rivey Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Linton?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Linton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 266 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Linton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Linton had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 331 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Linton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Linton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Linton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Linton has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 11.97 ranking 17th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Linton crimes were 266. The crime rate of Linton in 2024 was 208.85 (year) or 17.40 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linton were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 184.46 (year) or 15.37 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Linton 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245

High Crime Locations Linton in July 2025

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

1. Claydon Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Balsham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rivey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. West Wickham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Wickham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Larkfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pampisford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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