Crime Rate in Linton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linton

The total recorded crimes in Linton, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linton crime rate of 18.62 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Linton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Road with total crimes: 15
  • Rosliston Road with total crimes: 5
  • Greenfield Drive 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 Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Linton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 471 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Linton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Linton had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 416 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Linton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, 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 March 2025 the Linton has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 18.62 ranking 9th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Linton crimes were 471. The crime rate of Linton in 2024 was 208.85 (year) or 17.40 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linton were around 416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 184.46 (year) or 15.37 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston119 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton77 3862 4992 3
Woodville54 61,125 3940 4
Stenson71 4629 5708 6
Etwall69 5603 6795 5
Midway50 7593 7625 7
Hilton38 10511 9581 8
Church Gresley46 8558 8547 9
Seales28 11321 12393 11
Willington and Findern28 12441 11356 12
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Linton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202523
December 202417
November 202415
October 20247
September 202422
August 202417
July 202414
June 202452
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Linton in March 2025

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

1. Walton Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Rosliston Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Greenfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Coton Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Cross (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gretton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parsons Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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