Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/bosworth-ratby-groby-markfield-and-stantonThis neighbourhood covers a large rural area that includes over 52 Towns & Villages including Ratby, Groby, Markfield, Newbold Verdon, Desford, Kirkby Mallory, Barlestone and Twycross.
The beat covers the large market town of Market Bosworth and several tourist attractions that bring many visitors to the area.
Local beat officers strive to attend local parish meetings and divide their time between villages. They support and value Neighbourhood Watch schemes in the area and encourage residents to become involved.
Contact Details
Telephone: 101
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/policehinckley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketBosworthPolice/
Current Priorities
Issue
ASB remains one of the beat priorities.
Action
Patrols completed in both Markfield and Ratby following recent ASB related reports of issues with motorcycles.
ASB hotspot area patrols completed including Gopsall Wharf and hill hole quarry.
The beat team dealt with multiple ASB issues across the beat and also dealt with multiple neighbour issues
Issue
Road safety – numerous reports of overweight
vehicles and speeding motorists within the villages.
Action
The beat team completed speed checks in the Barlestone area.
Seized a vehicle which caused obstruction in Groby.
Spoke with owner of the vehicle in Barlestone regarding obstruction issues.
Advice given to multiple people regarding e scooters.
Issue
Rural crime including burglary will always be a
priority for the area of NH29 beat.
Action
We have been made aware that the River Sense has had some visitors whom continue to be of the belief that Poaching is not an offence. May we kindly remind all those who want to enjoy a spot of angling, that they do so legally & with the correct licenses and membership. We have patrolled the river to provide a continued policing presence to deter such offending.
Upcoming Events
Meet your local officer
Come to meet your local officers PC 611 Smith and PCSO 6501 Sidiropoulos.
Where: Gates Woodlands Hinckley Ashby Rd, Stapleton, Hinckley LE9 8JE
When: 11 October 2025 at 10:00 - 11 October 2025 at 12:00