Crime Rate in Linton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linton

The total recorded crimes in Linton, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linton crime rate of 20.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Linton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Road with total crimes: 14
  • Coton Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Lane 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 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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)CrimesRank (Linton)
SwadlincoteNA NA1,372 11,472 1
AstonNA NA1,168 21,103 2
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
StensonNA NA629 5708 6
MidwayNA NA593 7625 7
HiltonNA NA511 9581 8
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Linton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202623
December 202519
November 202526
October 202516
September 202518
August 20257
July 202517
June 202523
May 202518
April 202524
March 202518
February 202512

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20257
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20258
July 20258
June 20253
May 202516
April 202510
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Linton in February 2026

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

1. Walton Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Coton Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Chesterfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Glasgow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Galloway Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Parsons Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Knightswood Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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