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 July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burbage Sketchley and Stretton crime rate of 3.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copper Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Sketchley Old Village with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)CrimesRank (Burbage Sketchley and Stretton)
Hinckley Castle106 11,465 11,307 1
Earl Shilton77 3824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon68 4856 2587 5
Hinckley De Montfort80 2823 4705 4
Barwell66 5720 5705 3
Hinckley Trinity49 7652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton50 6503 9532 7
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton37 9581 7429 9
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill37 10424 10416 10
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead34 11378 11384 11
Groby24 12359 12331 12
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone16 14255 13196 13
Ambien23 13175 15154 15
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston9 16229 14169 14
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy12 15121 16117 16

Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 20257
April 202514
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
August 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Burbage Sketchley and Stretton in July 2025

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

1. Copper Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sketchley Old Village (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Azalea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dudley Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Alesworth Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
7. Strutt Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Oak Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Manor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Kensington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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