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Overview of Hinckley Road

Westcotes

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Saturday 4th February: I am sure everyone will be aware of the events taking place in the City Centre today - we... http://t.co/RNKVAoo3

11:28, Sat 04 Feb
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Our burglars from yesterday? Charged and remanded - thanks again to all involved and keep calling when you see something suspicious.

17:54, Wed 01 Feb
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Questions on here disappear so quickly but I spotted one about our Tactical Support Group - search our Home Page to find out more.

15:30, Tue 31 Jan
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Got hands (& shirt) dirty helping to catch burglars today.Thanks again to neighbours, locked up 2 and got property back.#Crimestoppers

15:17, Tue 31 Jan
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#whatarepolicefor "There is nothing which could not become the proper business of the police" Bittner, famous criminologist.

08:09, Tue 31 Jan
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The neighbourhood boundary is largely co-terminous with the Westcotes Ward but includes the area bordered by Fullhurst Avenue and Narborough Road.

The main roads through it are Narborough Road, Fosse Road and Upperton Road. The population is approximately 8,500 living in 4,000 households.

Westcotes combines a residential area with a vibrant retail area that also has a large number of bars and restaurants along Braunstone Gate and Narborough Road.

The canal, the River Soar and the Great Central Way run along the eastern edge of the neighbourhood.

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Beat code reference: C08