Crime in Shepshed West: statistics, rates and trends
706 crimes were recorded in Shepshed West in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shepshed West
- Questions about crime in Shepshed West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (282), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,734th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shepshed West | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 706 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,491 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed West peaked in the year to August 2023 (712 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (407). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 706 | 83.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 582 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 704 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 712 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 544 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 435 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 48.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 407 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 517 | 60.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shepshed West recorded notably more burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (39% below) and vehicle crime (38% below). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 60 and burglary rose from 23 to 41, while vehicle crime fell from 43 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 33.2 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 13.2 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 60 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +82% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +78% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shepshed West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed East | 577 | 82.1 | -1% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | -14% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | -36% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -50% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +45% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +185% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | -4% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Shepshed West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near The Meadows | 47 |
| On or near Hall Croft | 34 |
| On or near Thorpe Road | 28 |
| On or near Clover Road | 20 |
| On or near Iris Close | 20 |
| On or near Cowslip Drive | 19 |
| On or near Field Street | 18 |
| On or near Toon Close | 18 |
| On or near Tamworth Close | 16 |
Of the 594 crimes in Shepshed West with a recorded outcome, 31% 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 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Shepshed West has an estimated population of 8,491 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shepshed West average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shepshed West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shepshed West a safe place to live?
Shepshed West recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,734th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Shepshed West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Shepshed West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed West was up 21% on the year before: 706 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shepshed West?
About 8,491 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shepshed West?
Shepshed West 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.