Cleveland Police

Is Linthorpe Safe?

Crime statistics for Linthorpe. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 2,771 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,771 Crimes (last 24 months)
49.2% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑272.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,771 total crimes recorded in Linthorpe

Violent Crime
630 22.7%
Shoplifting
622 22.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
475 17.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
243 8.8%
Public Order
203 7.3%
Vehicle Crime
146 5.3%
Burglary
112 4%
Other Theft
111 4%
Drugs
69 2.5%
Other Crime
62 2.2%
Robbery
48 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
26 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
14 0.5%
Theft from Person
10 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Linthorpe — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linthorpe safe?

Linthorpe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,185 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 272.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Linthorpe are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Linthorpe in the last 12 months?

2,185 crimes were recorded in Linthorpe in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 272.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (586 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 630 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Linthorpe?

The most common crime in Linthorpe is Violent Crime, with 630 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 28.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Linthorpe increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Linthorpe is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 272.9% — from 586 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,185 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Linthorpe?

Linthorpe has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Linthorpe compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Linthorpe has a safety score of 5/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Linthorpe is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Linthorpe?

49.2% of crimes recorded in Linthorpe resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Linthorpe?

630 violent crimes were recorded in Linthorpe in the last 12 months — representing 28.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 475 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Linthorpe last updated?

The crime data for Linthorpe was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Linthorpe with other areas?

You can compare Linthorpe with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.