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Hello everyone,
Here’s your weekly round‑up and a snippet of what’s been happening across the NL64 Shepshed & Loughborough West beat area this week.
🔍 Crimes of Note (NL64 Area)• Green Hill, Hathern – Theft of registration plates
• Christie Drive, Loughborough West – Damage to a motor vehicle
✋ Arrests on the Beat• Tennyson Road, Loughborough West – Male arrested and charged for Affray
• Spring Close, Shepshed – Male arrested on a warrant for Failing to Appear in Court
Community Engagement: Hathern Library, Hosted us for our early evening beat surgery, we didnt have residents attend to speak to us on this occasion, but it did allow the attending team member to spend an hour catching updating their paperwork side of Crime Enquiries conducted. Next Beat Surgeries Morrisons, Loughborough Outside of the store 11:00AM - 12:00PM, Thu 29 January 2026 Shepshed Library, Hall Croft Shepshed 10:30AM - 12:00PM, Fri 30 January 2026 🚔 Beat Priorities & What We’ve Been Doing (NL64)1. The community said: Drug DealingWhat we’ve done:
PC Hodgson attended court in relation to two closure order applications for properties connected to concerns raised by the local community around Goldcrest, Shepshed, and Lacey Court, Shepshed. Both cases have been adjourned and are due to be heard on Wednesday.
2. The community said: Road Safety – speeding & school‑related parking issuesWhat we’ve done:
• Speed checks conducted on Tickow Lane, Shepshed, following concerns raised by residents
3. The community said: Theft from Motor VehiclesWhat we’ve done:
• High‑visibility patrols carried out across several locations within the NL64 beat area, focusing on theft‑from‑vehicle hotspots
👥 Additional Work from the Team This WeekAlongside regular beat duties, officers on NL64 have also been involved in:
• Supporting the Front Enquiry Desk at the Police Station
• Staffing the Charnwood ASB car
• Conducting searches for two high‑risk missing persons across three beat areas, including NL64
🛡️ Crime Prevention Advice for NL64 ResidentsWith recent incidents affecting Shepshed and the Loughborough West area, here are some key crime prevention tips: 🚗 Vehicle Safety• Remove valuables and personal items from view
• Lock all windows and doors—double‑check before walking away
• Park under streetlights or in well‑lit areas whenever possible
• Consider fitting anti‑theft number plate screws, which help deter opportunist theft 🏠 Around the Home• Motion‑activated lighting helps deter suspicious behaviour
• Camera doorbells or CCTV can provide reassurance and evidence if needed
• Keep side gates locked and secure outbuildings where tools or bikes are stored 👀 Reporting MattersIf you see something suspicious in Shepshed, Hathern, or Loughborough West, please report it. Even small details can make a big difference to our investigations and priorities.
Thank you for your continued support across the NL64 beat. Your information and engagement help us tackle the issues that matter most to our communities. If you need us, contact 101 or report online. Stay safe,
Your NL64 Neighbourhood Policing Team | 
