Crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
853 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), shoplifting (187) and anti-social behaviour (118) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,843rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 853 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,660 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,190 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (730). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 853 | 80.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 730 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 867 | 81.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 936 | 87.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,190 | 111.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,077 | 101.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 924 | 86.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 940 | 88.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 850 | 79.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (36% below) and violence and sexual offences (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 82 and anti-social behaviour rose from 89 to 118.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 187 | 17.5 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe; the highest is Loughborough Southfields (236.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughborough Nanpantan (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | -8% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +196% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -48% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -33% |
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | +90% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +51% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 450 | 60.0 | -25% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Road” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Road | 193 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 108 |
| On or near Howe Road | 28 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 28 |
| On or near Lingdale Close | 23 |
| On or near Manor Road | 20 |
| On or near Pulteney Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Forest Road | 18 |
| On or near Shelthorpe Road | 18 |
| On or near Ling Avenue | 17 |
Of the 735 crimes in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 10.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe has an estimated population of 10,660 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and more students (10.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe a safe place to live?
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe recorded 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,843rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (187).
Is crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe was up 17% on the year before: 853 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 730 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe?
About 10,660 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe?
Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.