Total Crime Rate
50.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Belfry Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton , and the 169th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Belfry Close (LE10 2GY) in the last 12 months was 50.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.3% higher 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Belfry Close (LE10 2GY), the main crime hotspot is near Kensington Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burbage Sketchley and Stretton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lance Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Tamarisk Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welbeck Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belfry Close | Under investigation |
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