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Crime in Linton

Linton had 62 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 18 South Derbyshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle South Derbyshire area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

DE12, South Derbyshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Linton

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66.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 18South Derbyshire rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 16 Apr 25 May 16 Jun 22 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Linton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2134%
anti-social behaviour1118%
theft610%
criminal damage58%
vehicle crime58%
public order46%
weapons35%
burglary35%

Linton against South Derbyshire

TypeLinton per 1,000Middle South Derbyshire areaChange
Violence22.522.5▼ 19%
Burglary3.22.5–
Vehicle crime5.43.2–
Anti-social behaviour11.85.6–
Theft and robbery7.57.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swadlincote84.5▼ 1%
Albert Village78.2▼ 3%
Linton66.5▲ 11%
Castle Gresley63.6▲ 8%
Overseal46.5▼ 44%
See every South Derbyshire area ranked on the crime in South Derbyshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Linton a safe area?

Linton had about 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 18 South Derbyshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Linton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and theft (6).