Crime Rate in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton

The total recorded crimes in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton, Hinckley and Bosworth, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burbage Sketchley and Stretton crime rate of 2.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burbage Sketchley and Stretton, encompassing approximately 14,382 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sketchley Old Village with total crimes: 4
  • Strutt Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burbage Sketchley and Stretton?

To understand the safety of Burbage Sketchley and Stretton, we need to analyze Burbage Sketchley and Stretton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hinckley and Bosworth:

    • In 2024, Burbage Sketchley and Stretton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 529 crimes compared to 556.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Burbage Sketchley and Stretton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

    • In 2023, Burbage Sketchley and Stretton had fewer crimes than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 444 crimes compared to 493. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Burbage Sketchley and Stretton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hinckley and Bosworth, Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Hinckley and Bosworth, UK

In 2024, the total Burbage Sketchley and Stretton crimes were 529. The crime rate of Burbage Sketchley and Stretton in 2024 was 36.78 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.87 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)
Hinckley Castle121 11,465 11,307 1
Earl Shilton78 3824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon75 4856 2587 5
Hinckley De Montfort83 2823 4705 4
Barwell59 7720 5705 3
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton61 5581 7429 9
Hinckley Trinity60 6652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton31 9503 9532 7
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill22 12424 10416 10
Groby30 10359 12331 12
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead29 11378 11384 11
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone18 14255 13196 13
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy21 13121 16117 16
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston15 16229 14169 14
Ambien17 15175 15154 15

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Burbage Sketchley and Stretton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton postcode area is presented below.

1. Sketchley Old Village (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Strutt Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Copper Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Kensington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Passchendaele Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Flamville Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Britannia Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crossways (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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