Crime Rate in Shepshed East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed East

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed East, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed East crime rate of 4.73 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 6
  • Brendon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)CrimesRank (Shepshed East)
Loughborough SouthfieldsNA NA1,868 11,619 1
Loughborough LemyngtonNA NA1,223 31,226 2
Loughborough HastingsNA NA1,250 21,224 3
ThurmastonNA NA969 4839 4
Loughborough ShelthorpeNA NA948 5769 5
Shepshed WestNA NA731 8674 6
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Quorn and Mountsorrel CastleNA NA594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and HathernNA NA624 10535 13
Syston WestNA NA499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Syston EastNA NA549 13534 14
Loughborough AshbyNA NA438 18521 15
Rothley and ThurcastonNA NA511 15455 16
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Forest BradgateNA NA419 19422 18
Birstall WatermeadNA NA402 20391 20
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Birstall WanlipNA NA400 21256 23
Loughborough GarendonNA NA382 22301 22
Loughborough NanpantanNA NA243 25248 24
Loughborough OutwoodsNA NA248 24214 25
The WoldsNA NA193 26176 26
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

Shepshed East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20259
November 20253
October 20253
September 20255
August 20257
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20258
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
September 20257
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20254
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202618
December 202525
November 202516
October 202521
September 202517
August 202513
July 20259
June 202520
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202518

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
May 20251

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20258
November 20251
October 20257
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20258
November 20256
October 20251
September 20256
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Shepshed East in February 2026

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

1. Lacey Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brendon Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Homeway Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Butthole Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Watts Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Garendon Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saint Botolph Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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