Crime in Shepshed East: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Shepshed East in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shepshed East at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepshed East
- Types of crime in Shepshed East
- Shepshed East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shepshed East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepshed East
- Population and deprivation in Shepshed East
- Questions about crime in Shepshed East
- About this data
574 crimes were recorded in Shepshed East in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shepshed East has the 1,794th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shepshed East | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 574 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,031 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed East was highest in the year to July 2024 (651 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (457). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 574 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 507 | 72.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 651 | 92.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 629 | 89.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 625 | 88.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 545 | 77.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 496 | 70.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 457 | 65.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 559 | 79.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shepshed East 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+54%) and anti-social behaviour (+34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 28.7 | 0.84 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Public order | 49 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +8% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.5 | 1.13 | +11% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.8 | 1.09 | +29% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.88 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.42 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shepshed East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shepshed East recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shepshed East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shepshed East recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shepshed East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shepshed East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shepshed East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shepshed East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shepshed East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shepshed East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shepshed East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shepshed East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shepshed East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shepshed East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shepshed East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shepshed East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shepshed East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shepshed East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shepshed East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shepshed East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shepshed East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shepshed East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shepshed East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shepshed East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shepshed East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shepshed East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shepshed East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shepshed East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shepshed East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shepshed East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepshed East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed West | 694 | 81.7 | +0% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 640 | 68.1 | -17% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 628 | 51.2 | -37% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 130 | 43.3 | -47% |
| Loughborough Storer | 991 | 118.8 | +46% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +188% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 889 | 83.4 | +2% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | -8% |
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 Shepshed East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lacey Court | 70 |
| On or near Butthole Lane | 38 |
| On or near Market Place | 28 |
| On or near Queen Street | 28 |
| On or near Watts Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Nook Close | 23 |
| On or near Charnwood Road | 20 |
| On or near Brendon Close | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shepshed East 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 | 190 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Shepshed East has an estimated population of 7,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shepshed East sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shepshed East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shepshed East a safe place to live?
Shepshed East recorded 81.6 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 Shepshed East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Shepshed East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed East was up 13% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 507 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shepshed East?
Shepshed East 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 Shepshed East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.