Crime in Shepshed East: statistics, rates and trends
577 crimes were recorded in Shepshed East in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shepshed East
- Questions about crime in Shepshed East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), anti-social behaviour (92) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,761st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shepshed East | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 577 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,031 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed East peaked in the year to August 2022 (670 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (451). 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 | 577 | 82.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 500 | 71.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 653 | 92.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 587 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 670 | 95.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 528 | 75.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 502 | 71.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 64.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 577 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (26% below) was well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 43 and anti-social behaviour rose from 67 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 27.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +87% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shepshed East; the highest is Loughborough Southfields (236.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughborough Nanpantan (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepshed East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed West | 706 | 83.1 | +1% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | -13% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -35% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -50% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +47% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +188% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | -2% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Shepshed East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lacey Court” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lacey Court | 71 |
| On or near Butthole Lane | 40 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Queen Street | 29 |
| On or near Watts Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Nook Close | 24 |
| On or near Charnwood Road | 21 |
| On or near Brendon Close | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
Of the 485 crimes in Shepshed East with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 92 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Shepshed East has an estimated population of 7,031 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shepshed East average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shepshed East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shepshed East a safe place to live?
Shepshed East recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,761st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shepshed East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Shepshed East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed East was up 15% on the year before: 577 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shepshed East?
About 7,031 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shepshed East?
Shepshed East 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.