Shepshed Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Shepshed, the crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 in June 2023 translates to a tangible but manageable level of risk. This rate is 36.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, placing the area well within the lower end of the national spectrum. The most significant contributor to this month's crime total was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61.3% of all incidents. This category's rate of 3.3 per 1,000—13% above the UK average—suggests that local factors, such as the presence of community hubs or seasonal activities, may be influencing patterns. In contrast, property crimes were far less prevalent, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences each contributing 10% of the total. These figures align with the broader UK trend of declining property crime, though Shepshed's rates are even lower. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have played a role in the distribution of crime types. For instance, the relatively low rates of vehicle crime and shoplifting could be linked to reduced pedestrian activity during early summer months. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences may reflect heightened social interactions in public spaces or the return of seasonal events. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic, but the overall data indicates a safer environment compared to many other parts of the UK.

June 2023 saw a 19.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 41 to 49 incidents. This category alone contributed 61.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000—13% above the UK average of 2.9. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime both experienced sharp declines, with shoplifting falling by 80% (from 5 to 1) and vehicle crime dropping by 66.7% (from 6 to 2). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during early summer or heightened police presence in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000—66% lower than the national rate of 1.5. This contrast suggests that local initiatives or community dynamics may be influencing crime patterns in ways that diverge from national trends.

Shepshed's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 26.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of June, 80 crimes were reported across the area, translating to roughly 3 crimes per day. For residents, this means that on average, one reported crime occurred for every 186 people in the population of 14,857. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk, placing Shepshed's experience in context with other areas. While the daily crime count is relatively low, the fluctuation between months highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring. The comparison to the UK average also underscores the area's distinct profile, with certain crime types—such as violence and sexual offences—showing divergent trends from national patterns.