Crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
889 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- Types of crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- Population and deprivation in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- About this data
889 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe has the 1,721st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 889 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,660 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,195 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (736). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 889 | 83.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 736 | 69.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 841 | 78.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 967 | 90.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,195 | 112.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,050 | 98.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 925 | 86.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 932 | 87.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 878 | 82.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+76%) and anti-social behaviour (+55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 23.3 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 207 | 19.4 | 2.34 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 11.6 | 0.76 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 8.1 | 1.19 | +76% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +31% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +9% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +29% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.68 | -40% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | -10% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +182% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 130 | 43.3 | -48% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 628 | 51.2 | -39% |
| Loughborough East | 1,954 | 151.5 | +82% |
| Loughborough Storer | 991 | 118.8 | +42% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | -28% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 640 | 68.1 | -18% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Road | 199 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 118 |
| On or near Howe Road | 29 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 27 |
| On or near Forest Road | 24 |
| On or near Lingdale Close | 21 |
| On or near Manor Road | 20 |
| On or near Pulteney Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Shelthorpe Road | 19 |
| On or near Cleveland Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 13.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe has an estimated population of 10,660. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe a safe place to live?
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (207).
Is crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe was up 21% on the year before: 889 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 736 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe?
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.