Crime Rate in Shepshed East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed East

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed East, Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed East crime rate of 3.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Shepshed East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lacey Court with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Shepshed East has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)
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
Loughborough Shelthorpe86 5948 5769 5
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
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

Shepshed East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518
January 202526
December 202414
November 202411
October 202420
September 202416
August 202416
July 202421
June 202436
May 202434

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

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
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Lacey Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. King'S Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nook Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Butthole Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blacksmiths Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wagtail Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Charnwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Saley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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