Crime in Shepshed West: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Shepshed West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shepshed West at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepshed West
- Types of crime in Shepshed West
- Shepshed West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shepshed West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepshed West
- Population and deprivation in Shepshed West
- Questions about crime in Shepshed West
- About this data
694 crimes were recorded in Shepshed West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 274 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shepshed West has the 1,791st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shepshed West | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 694 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,491 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed West was highest in the year to July 2023 (722 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (401). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 694 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 595 | 70.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 672 | 79.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 85.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 531 | 62.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 447 | 52.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 401 | 47.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 407 | 47.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 516 | 60.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shepshed West 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+68%) and public order (+58%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 32.3 | 0.94 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 13.0 | 0.84 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +39% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +58% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 5.2 | 0.63 | +7% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.9 | 1.40 | +68% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -39% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -16% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shepshed West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shepshed West recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shepshed West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shepshed West recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shepshed West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shepshed West recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shepshed West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shepshed West recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shepshed West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shepshed West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shepshed West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shepshed West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shepshed West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shepshed West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shepshed West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shepshed West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shepshed West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shepshed West recorded 16 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shepshed West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shepshed West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shepshed West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shepshed West recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shepshed West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shepshed West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shepshed West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shepshed West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shepshed West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shepshed West 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shepshed West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shepshed West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepshed West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed East | 574 | 81.6 | -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 | +45% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +187% |
| 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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near The Meadows | 41 |
| On or near Hall Croft | 34 |
| On or near Thorpe Road | 24 |
| On or near Iris Close | 22 |
| On or near Clover Road | 19 |
| On or near Field Street | 19 |
| On or near Blackbrook Close | 16 |
| On or near Neville Close | 16 |
| On or near Tamworth Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shepshed West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
Shepshed West has an estimated population of 8,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shepshed West 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 West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shepshed West a safe place to live?
Shepshed West recorded 81.7 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Shepshed West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed West was up 17% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 595 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shepshed West?
Shepshed West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.