Crime in Linthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
1,136 crimes were recorded in Linthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 198.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 50% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Linthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Linthorpe
- Types of crime in Linthorpe
- Linthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Linthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Linthorpe
- Demographics of Linthorpe
- Questions about crime in Linthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (462), violence and sexual offences (170) and anti-social behaviour (169) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 198th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Linthorpe | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,136 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 198.6 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +50% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,721 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Linthorpe of any year here (1,136 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 91%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,136 | 198.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 757 | 132.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 494 | 86.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 594 | 103.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 584 | 102.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 624 | 109.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 552 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 555 | 97.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 595 | 104.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Linthorpe recorded notably more shoplifting (9.6 times the national rate), public order (2.1 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 203 to 462 and public order rose from 51 to 79, while burglary fell from 44 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 462 | 80.8 | 8.5 | +128% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 29.7 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 29.5 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 79 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 25 | 4.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -50% |
| Robbery | 13 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Linthorpe; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Kader (71.5).
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Linthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Balfour Terrace” (464).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Balfour Terrace | 464 |
| On or near Waymar Close | 81 |
| On or near Roman Road | 63 |
| On or near Garden Court | 55 |
| On or near Dorman Gardens | 42 |
| On or near Burlam Road | 37 |
| On or near Patey Court | 34 |
| On or near Ayresome Green Lane | 26 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 25 |
| On or near Green Lane | 24 |
Of the 967 crimes in Linthorpe with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 17% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 422 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 162 | 16.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Linthorpe has an estimated population of 5,721 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%) and more home ownership (75%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Linthorpe average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Linthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Linthorpe a safe place to live?
Linthorpe recorded 198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 198th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Linthorpe?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (170).
Is crime in Linthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Linthorpe was up 50% on the year before: 1,136 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 757 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Linthorpe?
About 5,721 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Linthorpe?
Linthorpe is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.