Shepshed Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Shepshed, the crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes per 1,000 people. This figure, while slightly higher than May's 6.2 per 1,000, remains 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 — a consistent trend for the area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (43 incidents, 42.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19, 18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (13, 12.9%). These patterns align with Shepshed's character as a rural-adjacent built-up area within Charnwood, where community dynamics and limited urban density influence crime profiles. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may have contributed to increased social interactions in public spaces, explaining the rise in violence and sexual offences. However, the area's overall safety is evident in its lower rates for vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 19% below UK average) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 52% below UK average), which may reflect lower foot traffic or effective local policing strategies. The persistence of criminal damage and arson at 55% above the UK average suggests targeted challenges in specific locations, linked to the area's infrastructure or land use patterns.

June saw a stark 87% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 23 to 43 incidents. This surge, though not unprecedented, may reflect the start of summer and increased social activity in local public spaces. Other crime and robbery also spiked sharply — other crime more than doubled (2 → 5) and robbery doubled (1 → 2). These increases contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-66.7%), shoplifting (-42.9%), and burglary (-40%). The drop in vehicle crime could indicate improved parking security or fewer vehicles on the road during June's warmer weather. Criminal damage and arson rates (0.9 per 1,000) were 55% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent issue in specific areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, remained 8% below the UK average, due to community policing efforts or the area's smaller population size.

Shepshed's crime rate in June 2025 (6.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 9.9% increase from May's 6.2 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, 101 crimes were reported — equivalent to 1 incident for roughly every 147 residents. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to UK averages, underscores that most residents remain unaffected by crime. Daily crime counts averaged 3 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises risk in tangible terms for locals. The rate remains 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting Shepshed's relatively safer profile despite the recent upward trend. Population context is critical: with 14,857 residents, the area's low density and rural-adjacent character likely contribute to its lower crime rate compared to densely populated urban centres. However, the rise in violent crime and other offences suggests a need for targeted monitoring of specific hotspots or seasonal influences.