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 February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burbage Sketchley and Stretton crime rate of 2.22 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copper Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Sketchley Old Village with total crimes: 3
  • Reeves Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 9th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)
Hinckley Castle87 11,465 11,307 1
Earl Shilton47 4824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon70 2856 2587 5
Barwell42 5720 5705 3
Hinckley De Montfort68 3823 4705 4
Hinckley Trinity34 8652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton39 6503 9532 7
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton35 7581 7429 9
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill31 10424 10416 10
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead25 11378 11384 11
Groby24 12359 12331 12
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone20 13255 13196 13
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston14 14229 14169 14
Ambien13 15175 15154 15
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy7 16121 16117 16

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 202417
April 20247
March 202416

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Copper Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Sketchley Old Village (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Reeves Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Brookfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Newstead Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fosse Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Windsor Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Crossways (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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