Crime Rate in Shepshed West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed West

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed West, Charnwood, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed West crime rate of 9.04 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Shepshed West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Iris Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Field Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shepshed West?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Shepshed West reported a higher crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 731 crimes compared to 604. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shepshed West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Shepshed West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Charnwood average, with 674 crimes compared to 549. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shepshed West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shepshed West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shepshed West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 9.04 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Shepshed West crimes were 731. The crime rate of Shepshed West in 2024 was 124.62 (year) or 10.39 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shepshed West were around 674 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.91 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepshed West)CrimesRank (Shepshed West)CrimesRank (Shepshed West)
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
Sileby50 8765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer55 6762 7665 7
Shepshed East31 20674 9611 9
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 West 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 24 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 (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202510
April 202515
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202513
April 202520
March 202520
February 202515
January 202513
December 202414
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202437

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202511
April 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shepshed West in July 2025

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

1. Iris Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Hall Croft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Field Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Paradise Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Toon Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mc Carthy Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rockingham Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oxley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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