Crime in Shepshed: statistics, rates and trends
1,283 crimes were recorded in Shepshed in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shepshed at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepshed
- Types of crime in Shepshed
- Shepshed compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shepshed
- Streets with the most crime in Shepshed
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepshed
- Demographics of Shepshed
- Questions about crime in Shepshed
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (478), anti-social behaviour (204) and criminal damage and arson (124) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 564th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shepshed | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,283 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,522 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,357 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (858). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,283 | 82.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,082 | 69.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,357 | 87.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,299 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,214 | 78.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 963 | 62.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 912 | 58.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 858 | 55.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,094 | 70.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shepshed recorded notably more burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (33% below) and other theft (21% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 42 to 69 and other theft rose from 49 to 79, while vehicle crime fell from 80 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 478 | 30.8 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Other theft | 79 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +61% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shepshed; the highest is Loughborough (109.7 per 1,000) and the lowest East Leake (50.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepshed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 7,362 | 109.7 | +33% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -38% |
| Coalville | 2,122 | 97.7 | +18% |
| Hugglescote | 373 | 54.3 | -34% |
| Quorndon | 301 | 53.0 | -36% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | -20% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | -20% |
| East Leake | 401 | 50.7 | -39% |
Of the 2 areas within Shepshed, Shepshed West had the highest crime rate (83.1 per 1,000) and Shepshed East the lowest (82.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed West | Neighbourhood | 8,491 | 706 | 83.1 |
| Shepshed East | Neighbourhood | 7,031 | 577 | 82.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Shepshed 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 Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near The Meadows | 47 |
| On or near Butthole Lane | 40 |
| On or near Hall Croft | 34 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Queen Street | 29 |
| On or near Thorpe Road | 28 |
| On or near Watts Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
Of the 1,079 crimes in Shepshed with a recorded outcome, 35% 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 204 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 411 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Shepshed has an estimated population of 15,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shepshed average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shepshed | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shepshed a safe place to live?
Shepshed recorded 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 564th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 478 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Shepshed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed was up 19% on the year before: 1,283 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,082 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shepshed?
About 15,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shepshed?
Shepshed 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.