Crime Rate in Shepshed East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed East

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed East, Charnwood, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed East crime rate of 3.67 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 Shepshed East, encompassing approximately 8,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Shepshed East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lacey Court with total crimes: 3
  • Peartree Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shepshed East?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Shepshed East reported a higher crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 674 crimes compared to 604. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shepshed East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Shepshed East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Charnwood average, with 611 crimes compared to 549. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shepshed East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shepshed East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shepshed East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Shepshed East crimes were 674. The crime rate of Shepshed East in 2024 was 79.70 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shepshed East were around 611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.25 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)
Loughborough Southfields140 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton104 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings112 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston92 5969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe94 4948 5769 5
Shepshed West53 7731 8674 6
Sileby50 8765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer55 6762 7665 7
Barrow and Sileby West49 9600 11418 19
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle43 11594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern32 19624 10535 13
Mountsorrel44 10499 17431 17
Syston West34 17499 16536 11
Anstey36 15543 14535 12
Syston East41 12549 13534 14
Loughborough Ashby38 13438 18521 15
Birstall Wanlip37 14400 21256 23
Rothley and Thurcaston28 22511 15455 16
Birstall Watermead35 16402 20391 20
Forest Bradgate16 25419 19422 18
Queniborough34 18319 23356 21
Loughborough Outwoods29 21248 24214 25
Loughborough Garendon24 23382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan20 24243 25248 24
The Wolds13 26193 26176 26
East Goscote9 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Shepshed East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518
January 202526
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shepshed East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lacey Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Peartree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Butthole Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blacksmiths Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Harley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. B591 (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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