Shepshed Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shepshed's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance highlights the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends, particularly in violent crime and public order categories. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents (46 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (13.6%) and public order offences (9.1%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences are 15% below Shepshed’s rate, and public order offences are 45% higher. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributes to patterns in public order and anti-social behaviour, though the area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (45% below UK) suggest effective community engagement or local policing strategies. The balance between property and violent crime also appears skewed, with violent crimes making up 41.8% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 35.5% (39 cases). This mix may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where social interactions in public spaces could influence violence rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections. Overall, Shepshed’s crime profile in October 2023 illustrates a mix of local factors and broader national trends, with a notable resilience in keeping rates below the UK average despite seasonal challenges.

October 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with some types rising sharply while others declined. Other crime increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a jump that may reflect unclassified incidents or changes in reporting practices. Other theft rose by 125% (4 to 9 cases), potentially linked to seasonal shopping activity or unsecured property during the Halloween period. Burglary also doubled (4 to 8 cases), which could be attributed to increased home occupancy during the holiday season or vulnerabilities in local security measures. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 77.8% (from 9 to 2 cases), due to reduced vehicle movement during the darker evenings or improved parking security in residential areas. Public order offences decreased by 33.3% (15 to 10 cases), which might indicate effective policing during the Halloween period or a shift in community behaviour. Shepshed’s rate for violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) is 15% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 45% below the national figure (0.7 vs 1.3 per 1,000). These disparities highlight the area’s unique crime dynamics, where violent incidents are relatively concentrated but anti-social behaviour is more subdued compared to the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in other crime—though a small absolute number—might warrant attention to unreported or less visible incidents that could affect local safety perceptions.

In October 2023, Shepshed’s crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.2, suggesting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high to residents but aligns with the overall rate when scaled to the population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not uncommon, is lower than the UK average in several categories. For example, Shepshed’s rate for anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 45% below the UK average, indicating a potentially more orderly public environment compared to the national picture. This contrast is particularly notable when considering categories like criminal damage and arson, which in Shepshed are 59% above the UK average (1.0 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Such discrepancies may reflect local factors, such as the built-up nature of the area, which could make certain properties or spaces more vulnerable to damage. The population context also matters: with 14,857 residents, the absolute number of crimes (110) translates to a manageable scale for local policing and community responses. However, the 2.8% month-on-month increase, though modest, could signal emerging trends that require closer monitoring, especially in categories like burglary and other crime, which saw significant absolute increases. Residents may find the daily crime count (4 per day) a useful benchmark for understanding the frequency of incidents in their immediate vicinity.