Crime in Shepshed: statistics, rates and trends
1,268 crimes were recorded in Shepshed 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 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shepshed
- Questions about crime in Shepshed
- About this data
1,268 crimes were recorded in Shepshed 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 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 476 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shepshed has the 588th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shepshed | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,268 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,522 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shepshed was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,351 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (864). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 1,268 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,102 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,323 | 85.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,351 | 87.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,156 | 74.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 992 | 63.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 897 | 57.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 864 | 55.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,075 | 69.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shepshed 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 (+50%) and other theft (+46%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-16%) and other crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 476 | 30.7 | 0.90 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +19% |
| Public order | 106 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.6 | 0.68 | +7% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +46% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.4 | 1.26 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.3 | 0.86 | -16% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -15% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shepshed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shepshed recorded 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shepshed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shepshed recorded 201 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 9% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shepshed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shepshed recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shepshed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shepshed recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shepshed
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shepshed recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shepshed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shepshed recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shepshed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shepshed recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shepshed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shepshed recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shepshed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shepshed recorded 29 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 15% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shepshed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shepshed recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shepshed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shepshed recorded 11 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 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shepshed
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shepshed recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shepshed
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shepshed recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shepshed
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shepshed recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shepshed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shepshed.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepshed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 7,330 | 109.3 | +34% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -36% |
| Coalville | 2,172 | 100.0 | +22% |
| Hugglescote | 387 | 56.3 | -31% |
| Quorndon | 307 | 54.0 | -34% |
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | -21% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | -20% |
| East Leake | 417 | 52.8 | -35% |
2 areas within Shepshed, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shepshed West had the highest rate (81.7 per 1,000) and Shepshed East the lowest (81.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed West | Neighbourhood | 8,491 | 694 | 81.7 |
| Shepshed East | Neighbourhood | 7,031 | 574 | 81.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lacey Court | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near The Meadows | 41 |
| On or near Butthole Lane | 38 |
| On or near Hall Croft | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Watts Drive | 28 |
| On or near Queen Street | 28 |
| On or near Market Place | 28 |
| On or near Thorpe Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shepshed 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 | 394 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
Shepshed has an estimated population of 15,522. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shepshed 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 |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shepshed a safe place to live?
Shepshed 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Shepshed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepshed was up 15% on the year before: 1,268 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,102 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shepshed?
Shepshed 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.