Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lobelia Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton , and the 53rd 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 Lobelia Close (LE10 2UL) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 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 1 (≈ 4.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lobelia Close (LE10 2UL), the main crime hotspot is near Azalea Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 22 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Azalea Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lucas Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lance Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Azalea Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Azalea Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Azalea Drive | Under investigation |
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