Crime in South Charnwood: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in South Charnwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Charnwood at a glance
- Crime trends in South Charnwood
- Types of crime in South Charnwood
- South Charnwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Charnwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Charnwood
- Demographics of South Charnwood
- Questions about crime in South Charnwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (63) and vehicle crime (20) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | South Charnwood | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,394 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in South Charnwood of any year here (225 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 379%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 225 | 66.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 189 | 55.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 190 | 56.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 217 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 126 | 37.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 106 | 31.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 100 | 29.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 91 | 26.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 47 | 13.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 5.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Charnwood; the highest is Thurmaston, Charnwood (81.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Birstall West (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | 725 | 61.7 | -7% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +22% |
| Wreake Valley | 588 | 62.4 | -6% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 442 | 64.7 | -2% |
| Birstall West | 359 | 45.0 | -32% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 637 | 70.2 | +6% |
| Rothley Brook | 386 | 46.3 | -30% |
| Mountsorrel | 402 | 56.2 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in South Charnwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barkbythorpe Road” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barkbythorpe Road | 65 |
| On or near Gascoigne Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Keld Drive | 13 |
| On or near Main Street | 13 |
| On or near The Ringway | 13 |
| On or near Romanby Way | 10 |
| On or near Mere Lane | 9 |
| On or near Ridgemere Lane | 9 |
| On or near Daisy Close | 8 |
| On or near Thorpe Lane | 8 |
Of the 162 crimes in South Charnwood with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 38.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
South Charnwood has an estimated population of 3,394 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Charnwood average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Charnwood a safe place to live?
South Charnwood recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Charnwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in South Charnwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Charnwood was up 19% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 189 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Charnwood?
About 3,394 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Charnwood?
South Charnwood is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.