Crime Rate in Loughborough Shelthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughborough Shelthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Loughborough Shelthorpe, Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughborough Shelthorpe crime rate of 4.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loughborough Shelthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Park Road with total crimes: 9
  • Broadway 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 May 2025 the Loughborough Shelthorpe has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 5th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)CrimesRank (Loughborough Shelthorpe)
Loughborough Southfields187 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton94 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings97 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston87 4969 4839 4
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
Shepshed East30 21674 9611 9
Syston East55 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle41 17594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern52 11624 10535 13
Syston West53 10499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West43 16600 11418 19
Anstey43 15543 14535 12
Birstall Watermead52 12402 20391 20
Birstall Wanlip50 13400 21256 23
Loughborough Ashby43 14438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston27 22511 15455 16
Mountsorrel37 18499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate25 23419 19422 18
Loughborough Garendon37 19382 22301 22
Queniborough31 20319 23356 21
Loughborough Nanpantan22 25243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods16 26248 24214 25
The Wolds24 24193 26176 26
East Goscote10 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Loughborough Shelthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202521
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202423
October 202419
September 202429
August 202435
July 202421
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 202423
September 202411
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202510
February 202516
January 202515
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 202412
August 202438
July 202414
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Loughborough Shelthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Broadway (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maple Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Tulip Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Bobbin Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Shelthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lingdale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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