Shepshed Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shepshed’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to the national picture, a position that may be influenced by its status as a built-up area within Charnwood, where community engagement and local policing could play a role. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, making up 50% of all incidents, though their rate (2.6 per 1,000) was slightly below the UK average. This category’s contribution highlights the persistent challenge of addressing violent crime, even in areas with lower overall rates. Other notable trends included a marked decline in anti-social behaviour (down 75%) and burglary (down 90%), which may reflect seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the influence of Halloween-related activities. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose sharply, with a 125% increase, a figure that exceeded the UK average by 7%. These shifts illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national trends. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average could also be linked to its character as a relatively small, densely populated community, where social cohesion and local initiatives may contribute to crime prevention. Seasonal context, such as the clocks going back and the onset of Halloween, likely influenced some of these patterns, with darker evenings affecting both the visibility of crime and the likelihood of certain incidents occurring. Overall, Shepshed’s October 2025 data illustrates an area that, while not immune to crime, maintains a distinct advantage in comparison to the UK as a whole.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 90% reduction in burglary cases, dropping from 20 to 2, marking one of the most significant declines in the area’s monthly crime history. This sharp fall may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours deterring outdoor crimes or increased community vigilance during Halloween events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 125%, rising from 4 to 9 incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 7%. This increase could be linked to the darker evenings of October, which may have facilitated vandalism or opportunistic acts. Other notable changes included a 100% rise in drug-related crimes and a 75% decrease in anti-social behaviour, suggesting shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, though their rate (2.6 per 1,000) was 2% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Shepshed, where specific incidents can significantly influence monthly statistics.

Shepshed's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 36.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.3. This drop aligns with a broader trend observed in the area, where crime rates often fluctuate seasonally. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a figure that provides context for the monthly exposure of local residents to crime. Daily, the area saw an average of 3 crimes reported, a localised metric that reflects the pace of incidents without comparing to national averages. The population of 14,857 residents means that the crime rate is distributed across a relatively small, densely populated built-up area within Charnwood. This scale may contribute to the visibility of certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour, which saw a 75% decrease compared to September. The contrast between this monthly figure and the previous month’s rate suggests potential influences from seasonal factors, such as the transition from autumn to winter, which may affect both crime patterns and community engagement with local policing initiatives.