Crime in Syston: statistics, rates and trends
930 crimes were recorded in Syston in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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930 crimes were recorded in Syston in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 357 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Syston has the 801st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Syston | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 930 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.4 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,392 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Syston was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (864). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 930 | 69.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,022 | 76.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 952 | 71.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,103 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,237 | 92.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,085 | 81.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,016 | 75.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 957 | 71.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 864 | 64.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Syston 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 falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and public order (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 26.7 | 0.78 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 10.8 | 0.71 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 6.1 | 0.74 | -32% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -31% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -7% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -2% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Syston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Syston recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Syston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Syston recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Syston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Syston recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Syston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Syston recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Syston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Syston recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Syston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Syston recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Syston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Syston recorded 51 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 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Syston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Syston recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Syston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Syston recorded 20 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Syston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Syston recorded 20 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 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Syston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Syston 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Syston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Syston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Syston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Syston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Syston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Syston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Syston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Syston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Syston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +22% |
| Birstall | 798 | 53.9 | -22% |
| Sileby | 654 | 72.1 | +4% |
| Mountsorrel | 842 | 58.6 | -16% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +67% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | -6% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | -9% |
| Quorndon | 307 | 54.0 | -22% |
1 areas within Syston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Syston had the highest rate (60.4 per 1,000) and Syston the lowest (60.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | Neighbourhood | 11,747 | 709 | 60.4 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| 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 Melton Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Glebe Way | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near The Stiles | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Syston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
Syston has an estimated population of 13,392. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Syston sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Syston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Syston a safe place to live?
Syston recorded 69.4 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Syston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Syston was down 9% on the year before: 930 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,022 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Syston?
Syston 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.