Crime in Syston, Charnwood: statistics, rates and trends
709 crimes were recorded in Syston, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Syston, Charnwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Syston, Charnwood
- Types of crime in Syston, Charnwood
- Syston, Charnwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Syston, Charnwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Syston, Charnwood
- Population and deprivation in Syston, Charnwood
- Questions about crime in Syston, Charnwood
- About this data
709 crimes were recorded in Syston, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 306 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Syston, Charnwood has the 2,584th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Syston, Charnwood | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 709 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,747 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Syston, Charnwood was highest in the year to July 2022 (910 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (702). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 709 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 705 | 60.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 742 | 63.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 823 | 70.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 910 | 77.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 843 | 71.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 853 | 72.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 802 | 68.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 702 | 59.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Syston, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in public order (-23%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -8% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -8% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +33% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +6% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Syston, Charnwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Syston, Charnwood recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Syston, Charnwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Syston, Charnwood recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Syston, Charnwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Syston, Charnwood recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Syston, Charnwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Syston, Charnwood recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Syston, Charnwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Syston, Charnwood recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Syston, Charnwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Syston, Charnwood recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Syston, Charnwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Syston, Charnwood recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Syston, Charnwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Syston, Charnwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Syston, Charnwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Syston, Charnwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Syston, Charnwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Syston, Charnwood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Syston, Charnwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Syston, Charnwood recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Syston, Charnwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Syston, Charnwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Syston, Charnwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Syston, Charnwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Syston, Charnwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Syston, Charnwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Syston, Charnwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Syston, Charnwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Syston, Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charnwood | 218 | 64.2 | +6% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +40% |
| Wreake Valley | 601 | 63.8 | +6% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 435 | 63.7 | +6% |
| Birstall West | 363 | 45.5 | -25% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 654 | 72.1 | +19% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -23% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Syston, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bruxby Street | 41 |
| On or near Jack Hardy Close | 37 |
| On or near Brookside | 34 |
| On or near Clumber Close | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Glebe Way | 17 |
| On or near Langham Close | 16 |
| On or near Melton Road | 16 |
| On or near St Peter'S Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Syston, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
Syston, Charnwood has an estimated population of 11,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Syston, Charnwood sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Syston, Charnwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Syston, Charnwood a safe place to live?
Syston, Charnwood recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Syston, Charnwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Syston, Charnwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Syston, Charnwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 709 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 705 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Syston, Charnwood?
Syston, Charnwood is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Syston, Charnwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.