Crime Rate in Linton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linton

The total recorded crimes in Linton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linton crime rate of 12.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Linton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Close with total crimes: 5
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kenwood Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Linton has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 12.86 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Linton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 9 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
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Linton in May 2025

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

1. Field Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
2. Church Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kenwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Larkfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lonsdale (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Barley Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Haverhill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Woodlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crabtree Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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