Crime Rate in Loughborough Shelthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughborough Shelthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Loughborough Shelthorpe, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughborough Shelthorpe crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Loughborough Shelthorpe, encompassing approximately 19,450 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Loughborough Shelthorpe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park Road with total crimes: 13
  • Woodthorpe Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Howe Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Loughborough Shelthorpe?

To understand the safety of Loughborough Shelthorpe, we need to analyze Loughborough Shelthorpe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Loughborough Shelthorpe reported a higher crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 948 crimes compared to 604. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughborough Shelthorpe witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Loughborough Shelthorpe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Charnwood average, with 769 crimes compared to 549. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Loughborough Shelthorpe witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Loughborough Shelthorpe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Loughborough Shelthorpe Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Loughborough Shelthorpe crimes were 948. The crime rate of Loughborough Shelthorpe in 2024 was 48.74 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughborough Shelthorpe were around 769 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.54 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)
Loughborough SouthfieldsNA NA1,868 11,619 1
Loughborough LemyngtonNA NA1,223 31,226 2
Loughborough HastingsNA NA1,250 21,224 3
ThurmastonNA NA969 4839 4
Shepshed WestNA NA731 8674 6
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Shepshed EastNA NA674 9611 9
Quorn and Mountsorrel CastleNA NA594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and HathernNA NA624 10535 13
Syston WestNA NA499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Syston EastNA NA549 13534 14
Loughborough AshbyNA NA438 18521 15
Rothley and ThurcastonNA NA511 15455 16
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Forest BradgateNA NA419 19422 18
Birstall WatermeadNA NA402 20391 20
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Birstall WanlipNA NA400 21256 23
Loughborough GarendonNA NA382 22301 22
Loughborough NanpantanNA NA243 25248 24
Loughborough OutwoodsNA NA248 24214 25
The WoldsNA NA193 26176 26
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

Loughborough Shelthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 202510
November 20256
October 202515
September 202518
August 20258
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 20254
November 202511
October 202517
September 202521
August 202516
July 202524
June 202526
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20262
December 20252
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202626
December 202532
November 202529
October 202526
September 202525
August 202515
July 202527
June 202525
May 202527
April 202524
March 202521
February 202514

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20257
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20255
November 20256
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20265
December 202510
November 202513
October 202524
September 202523
August 202527
July 202522
June 202522
May 202520
April 202517
March 202510
February 202516

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Loughborough Shelthorpe in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Loughborough Shelthorpe postcode area is presented below.

1. Park Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Woodthorpe Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Howe Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Broadway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Lingdale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Manor Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. John Boden Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pulteney Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. George Sharpe Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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