Linthorpe vs Newtown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Linthorpe Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Newtown Cleveland Police

      Linthorpe vs Newtown Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Linthorpe
      Cleveland Police
      2,185 crimes / 12m
      ↑272.9% trend
      45% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newtown
      Cleveland Police
      2,239 crimes / 12m
      ↑113.2% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Linthorpe
      B Newtown
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,185
      2,239
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      586
      1,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑272.9%
      ↑113.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Linthorpe
      B Newtown
      Violent Crime
      485 ↑234%
      748 ↑117%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      384 ↑322%
      377 ↑107%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑355%
      111 ↑85%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑98%
      131 ↑126%
      Burglary
      67 ↑49%
      95 ↑94%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↑286%
      214 ↑55%
      Drugs
      54 ↑260%
      147 ↑75%
      Public Order
      160 ↑272%
      142 ↑129%
      Robbery
      43 ↑760%
      54 ↑350%
      Shoplifting
      521 ↑416%
      98 ↑326%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑80%
      16 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑233%
      32 ↑191%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑489%
      66 ↑187%
      Overall Verdict
      A Linthorpe is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Linthorpe safer than Newtown?

      Linthorpe has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,185 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,239 crimes. Linthorpe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Linthorpe vs Newtown?

      Linthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +272.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown shows +113.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Linthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (521 incidents). In Newtown, it is Violent Crime (748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Linthorpe recorded 384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown recorded 377. 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 Newtown?

      Violent crime in Linthorpe totalled 485 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 748 in Newtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Linthorpe and Newtown 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%). Newtown recorded 1,050 crimes previously (now 2,239, +113.2%).

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

      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 Newtown has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Linthorpe and Newtown?

      Linthorpe falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Newtown 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 Newtown?

      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 Newtown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Linthorpe and Newtown. 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.