Total Crime Rate
52.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watling Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Burbage Sketchley and Stretton , and the 161st 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 Watling Street (LE10 3JA) in the last 12 months was 52.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watling Street (LE10 3JA), the main crime hotspot is near Stretton Croft. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 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 | Stretton Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wolvey Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stretton Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
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