WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Leicestershire Police Police

Crime in Hinckley Castle, Hinckley and Bosworth

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hinckley Castle, localized within Hinckley and Bosworth.

Total Crimes

91
trending_down -14.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

121.95per 1k
trending_down -2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,033

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences28
Anti-social Behaviour17
Shoplifting9
Burglary8
Other Theft7
Public Order7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Robbery4
Drug Offences2
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Market Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 3Public order: 3
12
On or near The Borough Map
Shoplifting: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1
7
On or near Regent Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Friary Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Brunel Road Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Castle Street Map
Burglary: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near New Buildings Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Argents Mead Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Queen'S Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Hinckley and Bosworth district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Hinckley and Bosworth

National Safety

Top 9%Riskiest

City Average

61.62per 1k

Local Policing

Greater Hinckley

Leicestershire Police

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Local Priorities

Theft of and theft from motor vehicles continues to be a problem over the Greater Hinckley beat area.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular patrols are being undertaken with intel being submitted and acted upon. Advice has been given regarding security. We are working closely with Warwickshire , West Mids and Staffordshire forces in order to catch perpetrators and disrupt activity.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Reports of drug dealing and using at several addresses on the beat, attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) and disorder at the addresses.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Beat Team have been working closely with HBBC and local HA’s in a joint agency approach in order to tackle local hotspots and persistent offenders. Recent successes have included a Court Order for tenancy breaches, Community protection notices and Police action for cannabis use. Eviction notices have also been issued.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Speeding of vehicles along several roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. 

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

A local Speeding Op was organised along Coventry Road and most recently a Fatal 4 along the A5 with colleagues from RPU. This resulted in 18 drivers being caught for traffic related offences.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

community event- Battling Brook summer Fayre, Hinckley

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we will be attending Battling Brooks summer fayre, come see us and our police community volunteer.

schedule

12:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Battling Brook Community Primary School

JUL24

Beat Surgery Morrisons Hinckley

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Greater Hinckley Beat Team and our police volunteer will be at Morrisons in Hinckley to offer advice and will have crime prevention materials available.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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Normandy Way, Hinckley

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Beat Surgery Morrisons Hinckley

meeting

Greater Hinckley Beat Team and our police volunteer will be at Morrisons in Hinckley to offer advice and will have crime prevention materials available.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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Normandy Way, Hinckley

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