Crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
427 crimes were recorded in Linton, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 45% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- Linton, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- Demographics of Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (56) and drugs (36) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,748th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Linton, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 427 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +45% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 7,538 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire of any year here (427 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 427 | 56.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 294 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 300 | 39.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 328 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 330 | 43.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 322 | 42.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 301 | 39.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 331 | 43.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Linton, South Cambridgeshire recorded notably more drugs (46% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 125 to 160.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 21.2 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Linton, South Cambridgeshire; the highest is Fen Ditton & Fulbourn (94.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Balsham, South Cambridgeshire (31.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Linton, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsham | 98 | 31.5 | -44% |
| Duxford | 232 | 49.7 | -12% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | -27% |
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | -40% |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 1,071 | 94.0 | +66% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | -18% |
| Melbourn | 568 | 54.6 | -4% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Linton, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Field Close | 20 |
| On or near Lonsdale | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Way | 15 |
| On or near Bartlow Road | 14 |
| On or near Larkfield | 13 |
| On or near Church Lane | 12 |
| On or near Balsham Road | 11 |
Of the 371 crimes in Linton, South Cambridgeshire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Linton, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 7,538 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Linton, South Cambridgeshire average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Linton, South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Linton, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Linton, South Cambridgeshire recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,748th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Linton, South Cambridgeshire was up 45% on the year before: 427 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 294 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Linton, South Cambridgeshire?
About 7,538 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Linton, South Cambridgeshire?
Linton, South Cambridgeshire is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.