Shepshed Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Shepshed during November 2023 reveals a pronounced emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 52% of all reported crimes. This stark contrast to the UK average, where such offences make up 39% of the total, underscores a distinct local pattern that may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area and its social dynamics. With 53 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded, the rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents is 39% higher than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the density of the population or the presence of specific community hubs—may contribute to this elevated figure. In contrast, property crimes, including vehicle crime and shoplifting, show a more varied picture. While vehicle crime rose sharply to 11 incidents (10.8% of total crimes), shoplifting remained 45% below the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect the area's retail landscape or the effectiveness of local prevention measures. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and the proximity of Black Friday shopping, may have influenced the timing and nature of these crimes. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 8% below the UK average, positions Shepshed as a relatively safer area, yet the disproportionate focus on violent crime highlights a need for targeted interventions that address the root causes of such incidents.

November 2023 saw a 450% surge in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 11 incidents, a shift that may partly explain the overall crime mix's tilt toward property-related offences. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft, contrasts sharply with the 77.8% drop in other theft and 66.7% decline in other crime, suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity toward vehicles and personal property. The area's violent crime rate—3.6 per 1,000, 39% above the UK average—reveals a stark imbalance in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences comprising 52% of all incidents. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category, indicating a localised challenge in managing violent crime that extends beyond typical regional patterns. Shoplifting remains 45% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's retail profile or community engagement efforts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

Shepshed's November 2023 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of lower overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 102 crimes within the local rhythm of Shepshed's built-up environment. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to broader UK statistics. When scaled to the population of 14,857, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly impacted by crime on a regular basis. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with the specific decline in categories such as other theft (-77.8%) and other crime (-66.7%), indicates a combination of factors that may include seasonal shifts and localised efforts, though these remain speculative without further data. This comparison underscores that while Shepshed's crime picture remains distinct, the downward trend offers a point of reference for assessing local safety over time.