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Crime in Shepshed

Shepshed had 342 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 23 Charnwood areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Charnwood area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

LE12, Charnwood · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shepshed

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92crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 23Charnwood rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common136 in 3 months

Month by month

110 Mar 108 Apr 103 May 128 Jun 103 Jul 111 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shepshed. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13640%
anti-social behaviour6419%
criminal damage4212%
public order3510%
theft216%
burglary113%
vehicle crime93%
shoplifting93%

Shepshed against Charnwood

TypeShepshed per 1,000Middle Charnwood areaChange
Violence36.625.6▲ 27%
Burglary33.1▲ 10%
Vehicle crime2.44.2▼ 18%
Anti-social behaviour17.211.2▲ 7%
Theft and robbery6.25.5▼ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Loughborough133.1▼ 2%
Shepshed92▲ 7%
Hathern74.9▲ 52%
Long Whatton28.2–
See every Charnwood area ranked on the crime in Charnwood page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Shepshed a safe area?

Shepshed had about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 23 Charnwood areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shepshed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (136), followed by anti-social behaviour (64) and criminal damage (42).