Linthorpe vs Loftus

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Linthorpe Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Loftus Cleveland Police

      Linthorpe vs Loftus Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Linthorpe
      Cleveland Police
      2,185 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.9% trend
      45% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Loftus
      Cleveland Police
      611 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Linthorpe
      B Loftus
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,185
      611
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      586
      701
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑272.9%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Linthorpe
      B Loftus
      Violent Crime
      485 ↑234%
      209 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      384 ↑322%
      151 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑355%
      26 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑98%
      13 ↓55%
      Burglary
      67 ↑49%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↑286%
      66 ↓21%
      Drugs
      54 ↑260%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      160 ↑272%
      46 ↓4%
      Robbery
      43 ↑760%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      521 ↑416%
      26 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑233%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑489%
      22 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Loftus is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Linthorpe safer than Loftus?

      Linthorpe has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,185 crimes in the last 12 months. Loftus has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 611 crimes. Loftus scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Linthorpe vs Loftus?

      Linthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +272.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loftus shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Linthorpe and Loftus?

      In Linthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (521 incidents). In Loftus, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Linthorpe and Loftus?

      Linthorpe recorded 384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loftus recorded 151. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Linthorpe vs Loftus?

      Violent crime in Linthorpe totalled 485 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Loftus. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Linthorpe and Loftus in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Linthorpe recorded 586 crimes (now 2,185, a change of +272.9%). Loftus recorded 701 crimes previously (now 611, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Linthorpe and Loftus?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Linthorpe has a resolution rate of 45% and Loftus has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Linthorpe and Loftus?

      Linthorpe falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Loftus is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Linthorpe and Loftus?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Linthorpe or Loftus on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Linthorpe and Loftus. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.