Crime Rate in Shepshed East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed East

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed East, Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed East crime rate of 5.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Shepshed East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lacey Court with total crimes: 10
  • Butthole Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Watts Drive with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shepshed East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)
Loughborough Southfields168 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton92 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings108 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston74 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe59 7948 5769 5
Loughborough Storer61 5762 7665 7
Shepshed West44 17731 8674 6
Sileby46 14765 6646 8
Birstall Watermead61 6402 20391 20
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern58 8624 10535 13
Syston East54 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle39 19594 12556 10
Anstey51 10543 14535 12
Syston West47 13499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West45 16600 11418 19
Forest Bradgate49 11419 19422 18
Loughborough Ashby37 20438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston32 21511 15455 16
Birstall Wanlip45 15400 21256 23
Mountsorrel40 18499 17431 17
Queniborough26 23319 23356 21
Loughborough Garendon27 22382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan23 24243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods20 26248 24214 25
The Wolds22 25193 26176 26
East Goscote8 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages5 28121 2896 28

Shepshed East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202518
January 202526
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202416
July 202421
June 202436
May 202434
April 202421

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202422
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202411
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Shepshed East in March 2025

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

1. Lacey Court (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Butthole Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Watts Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Saint Winefride Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Arbury Dale (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Old Station Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Brendon Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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