Crime in Syston, Charnwood: statistics, rates and trends
725 crimes were recorded in Syston, Charnwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Syston, Charnwood
- Questions about crime in Syston, Charnwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (318), anti-social behaviour (110) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Syston, Charnwood | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 725 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,747 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Syston, Charnwood peaked in the year to August 2022 (877 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (684). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 725 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 684 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 749 | 63.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 831 | 70.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 877 | 74.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 844 | 71.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 869 | 74.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 803 | 68.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 723 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (50% below) and drugs (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 94 to 110 and burglary rose from 31 to 36, while public order fell from 64 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 27.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 9.4 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Syston, 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 Syston, Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charnwood | 225 | 66.3 | +7% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +31% |
| Wreake Valley | 588 | 62.4 | +1% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 442 | 64.7 | +5% |
| Birstall West | 359 | 45.0 | -27% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 637 | 70.2 | +14% |
| Rothley Brook | 386 | 46.3 | -25% |
| Mountsorrel | 402 | 56.2 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Syston, Charnwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bruxby Street” and “Jack Hardy Close” (36 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bruxby Street | 36 |
| On or near Jack Hardy Close | 36 |
| On or near Brookside | 31 |
| On or near Clumber Close | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Glebe Way | 17 |
| On or near Melton Road | 16 |
| On or near Walkers Way | 16 |
| On or near Langham Close | 15 |
Of the 615 crimes in Syston, Charnwood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Syston, Charnwood has an estimated population of 11,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Syston, Charnwood average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Syston, Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Syston, Charnwood a safe place to live?
Syston, Charnwood recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Syston, Charnwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Syston, Charnwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Syston, Charnwood was up 6% on the year before: 725 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 684 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Syston, Charnwood?
About 11,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Syston, Charnwood?
Syston, 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.