Shepshed Crime Overview
Shepshed is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 51st most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Shepshed in 2020 was 57 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 25% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Shepshed is the 355th most dangerous small town, and the 2,323rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Shepshed was the worst small town in Leicestershire for burglary, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.64 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Shepshed residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for criminal damage and arson, recording 14 crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Shepshed recorded 4 reports of other crime during June 2020, making its crime rate of 0.28 the worst small town for other crime in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Shepshed are violence and sexual offences, with 328 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 23. This is 22% higher than 2019's figure of 255 offences and a difference of 5.19 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Shepshed's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 50% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Shepshed to other towns and cities
See how Shepshed shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Shepshed and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Shepshed Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Shepshed This Year
| Shepshed | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 201 | 14.30 | 12,753 | 12.03 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.50 | 1,154 | 1.09 | 118% safer |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.49 | 4,513 | 4.26 | 22% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 126 | 8.96 | 8,501 | 8.02 | 10% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.28 | 2,645 | 2.49 | 95% safer |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.14 | 1,837 | 1.73 | 52% safer |
| Other Theft | 62 | 4.41 | 5,978 | 5.64 | 28% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 11 | 0.78 | 637 | 0.60 | 23% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 96 | 6.83 | 9,360 | 8.83 | 29% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.36 | 720 | 0.68 | 89% safer |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.21 | 2,848 | 2.69 | 122% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.14 | 539 | 0.51 | 264% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 67 | 4.77 | 6,044 | 5.70 | 19% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 328 | 23.33 | 31,032 | 29.27 | 25% safer |
Crime in Shepshed Compared To Leicestershire
Shepshed Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Forest East | 292 | 38.85 | 47% safer |
| Narborough | 348 | 40.11 | 43% safer |
| Birstall | 597 | 43.28 | 32% safer |
| Lutterworth | 494 | 47.55 | 20% safer |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 902 | 56.42 | 1.4% safer |
| Shepshed | 804 | 57.19 | - |
| Sileby | 554 | 61.44 | 7% more dangerous |
| Barwell | 577 | 62.46 | 8% more dangerous |
| Syston | 886 | 62.50 | 8% more dangerous |
| Mountsorrel | 544 | 63.71 | 10% more dangerous |
| Earl Shilton | 709 | 65.18 | 12% more dangerous |
Shepshed Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.28 | 0.50 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.78 | 0.57 | 1.4 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.92 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 4.9 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.78 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.21 | 0.36 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.14 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 19 | 18 | 23 | Getting worse |
Changes In Shepshed's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Shepshed to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | 57.19 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 16% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 26% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 31% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 34% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 41% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 44% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 58% more dangerous |
Crime in Shepshed's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed East | 439 | 66 | First |
| Shepshed West | 365 | 49 | Second |
Crime in Shepshed During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Shepshed change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Shepshed saw a 500% increase in public order. Shepshed saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 75% compared to May in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Shepshed's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -67% | +160% | -15% | +20% | +178% | +213% | +150% | +214% | +143% | +114% |
| Burglary | -33% | - | -75% | +40% | -50% | -50% | +200% | - | +33% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +114% | - | -64% | +33% | +33% | +83% | +25% | +17% | -9% | -20% |
| Drugs | +300% | - | -50% | -75% | -50% | - | -50% | +200% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Theft | -29% | -67% | -13% | -17% | -29% | -42% | -33% | -40% | -38% | +300% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | +100% | - | +300% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -17% | +43% | +500% | +50% | +300% | +25% | +50% | +83% | -50% | -33% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | +200% | +50% | -25% | - | - | -50% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -60% | +200% | - | - | +11% | +150% | -38% | -14% | +50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +32% | +30% | +5% | +57% | +63% | -13% | +121% | +30% | +27% | +23% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Shepshed
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Shepshed's local territorial police force is the Leicestershire Police.How dangerous is Shepshed?
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The most common crimes in Shepshed are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Shepshed?
Shepshed's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021