Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/hinckley-town-centreThe Hinckley Town Centre neighbourhood beat is predominately commercial with a mixture of retail outlets, entertainment areas, offices and licensed premises. It is a busy town area during the day and becomes a bustling area at night with its array of pubs, clubs and bars.
The beat covers the St Mary's Primary School, which is situated right in the heart of the town, next to St Mary's parish church.
Contact Details
Telephone: 101
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/policehinckley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HinckleyPolice/
Current Priorities
Issue
We have in the last 3 months had an increase in ASB involving the homeless community and street drinkers. This has had an significant impact on our local businesses and community.
Action
Your NH25 beat team have been doing local patrols through the town alongside our regular duties. Enquires around shoplifting and criminal damage have been made and the perpetrators have been dealt with.
Hinckley Town Centre has a Public Space Protection Order. The PSPO is in place to help prevent:
Street drinking, Anti-social behaviour and Drug use.
This follows recent incidents in the area, and both the police and HBBC are actively working to resolve these concerns.
Issue
Due to significant increase in retail theft we are having this as one of our priorities. We will look to firmly tackle retail theft and bring those responsible to justice using out disposal available.
Action
Safer Streets Summer has seen an increase in Officers on foot patrols around Hinckley Town Centre.
Hinckley CCTV spotted 3 males wanted for shoplifting vapes from Iceland. One of the males was already Wanted for another offence and had items on him for ‘going equipped’ so he was arrested.
Issue
To deal with and tackle any behaviour with causes offences during the weekend drinking scene.
Action
Over the month police were on night time economy duties in Hinckley keeping it nice and safe for those who were enjoying some drinks in the beautiful British summer time weather.
Hinckley Town Centre has a Public Space Protection Order. The PSPO is in place to help prevent:
Street drinking, Anti-social behaviour and Drug use.
This follows recent incidents in the area, and both the police and HBBC are actively working to resolve these concerns.
Upcoming Events
Test purchasing Hinckley
There will be a number of test purchase operations happening in Hinckley over the next few months. These will happen on random day throughout the summer. This is to test stores to make sure they are complying with legislation and not selling counterfeit goods.
Where: N/A
When: 1 July 2025 at 00:00 - 30 September 2025 at 00:00
HBBC licence compliance checks
These are checks and visits that are to advise and assist licence premises. This is also designed to create awareness regarding drink spiking and to train staff on the Ask Angela campaign.
Where: N/A
When: 24 September 2025 at 00:00 - 24 September 2025 at 00:00