Crime Rate in Shepshed West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepshed West

The total recorded crimes in Shepshed West, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepshed West crime rate of 8.87 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Shepshed West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Street with total crimes: 6
  • Clover Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lawrence Heyhoe Place 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shepshed West)CrimesRank (Shepshed West)CrimesRank (Shepshed West)
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
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Shepshed EastNA NA674 9611 9
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 West 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 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 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20253
November 20259
October 20252
September 20253
August 202512
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202610
December 20253
November 20257
October 20251
September 202511
August 202514
July 20257
June 202511
May 202510
April 202515
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202617
December 202521
November 202518
October 202518
September 202528
August 202523
July 202524
June 202523
May 202513
April 202520
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20257
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20252
September 202513
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20252

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 202511
April 20251
February 20255

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Shepshed West in February 2026

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

1. Field Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clover Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Lawrence Heyhoe Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Cowslip Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Nursery Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Springfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Field Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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