Shepshed Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 14,857 residents, Shepshed recorded 104 crimes in July 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people. This marks a 15.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 29.8% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (16 cases) and shoplifting (15 cases). These figures align with typical July patterns in a small built-up area: increased foot traffic during summer festivals and school holidays likely contributes to shoplifting spikes, while the absence of students during summer break may reduce certain types of violence. However, the data also reveals significant regional differences — criminal damage and arson rates in Shepshed are 72% higher than the UK average, suggesting unique local factors such as industrial activity or community-specific vulnerabilities. The town’s overall lower crime rate compared to the UK highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though the elevated property crime figures warrant further analysis of specific hotspots.

July 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month shifts in crime patterns. Shoplifting increased 1400% from 1 to 15 cases, a surge consistent with the peak of summer festivals and retail activity in the area. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, jumping 350% from 2 to 9 incidents, possibly linked to increased car usage during school holidays and outdoor events. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 36.7% compared to June, a drop that may reflect the absence of students in the area during summer break. Shepshed’s violence rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, but its criminal damage and arson rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 72% above the national figure. This divergence suggests local factors — such as proximity to industrial sites or community-specific conflicts — are shaping crime trends. For residents, the 30.1% increase in overall crime from June to July underscores the need for vigilance during summer events, though the town remains significantly safer than the UK average overall.

Shepshed’s crime rate rose 30.1% from 5.4 per 1,000 in June to 7.0 per 1,000 in July, a jump that, while notable, still leaves the town 15.7% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in July, a manageable frequency for a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable towns. This statistic provides context for local residents: while the increase from June is significant, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low for a community of Shepshed’s size. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful — with 14,857 residents, the 104 crimes represent just 0.7% of the population, illustrating that most residents are unaffected by criminal activity. However, the spike in shoplifting and vehicle crime suggests targeted awareness campaigns during summer festivals may be warranted to maintain this low baseline.