Total Crime Rate
65.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linton Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton , and the 128th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Linton Road (DE12 8JB) in the last 12 months was 65.7 per 1,000 residents and was 9.1% lower than the Linton average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 24.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linton Road (DE12 8JB), the main crime hotspot is near Knightswood Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Linton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knightswood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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