Crime Rate in Linton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linton

The total recorded crimes in Linton, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linton crime rate of 11.53 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: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Linton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lonsdale with total crimes: 3
  • Haverhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Larkfield 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Linton has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 18.62 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

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 (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).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20249

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Lonsdale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Haverhill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Larkfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mortlock Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. The Grip (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Claydon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Linton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Pampisford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Granta Leys (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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