Crime Rates at Wellington Close, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2GH

Wellington Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Wellington Close (LE10 2GH) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% lower than the Burbage Sketchley and Stretton average (43.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wellington Close (LE10 2GH), the main crime hotspot is near Briarmead. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.