Crime Rate in Syston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Syston East

The total recorded crimes in Syston East, Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Syston East crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Syston East, encompassing approximately 15,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Syston East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Magdalen Close with total crimes: 3
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Syston East?

To understand the safety of Syston East, we need to analyze Syston East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Syston East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 549 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Syston East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Syston East had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 534 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Syston East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Syston East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Syston East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Syston East has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Syston East crimes were 549. The crime rate of Syston East in 2024 was 35.77 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Syston East were around 534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.79 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)
Loughborough Southfields168 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton92 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings108 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston74 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe59 7948 5769 5
Loughborough Storer61 5762 7665 7
Shepshed West44 17731 8674 6
Sileby46 14765 6646 8
Birstall Watermead61 6402 20391 20
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern58 8624 10535 13
Shepshed East47 12674 9611 9
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle39 19594 12556 10
Anstey51 10543 14535 12
Syston West47 13499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West45 16600 11418 19
Forest Bradgate49 11419 19422 18
Loughborough Ashby37 20438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston32 21511 15455 16
Birstall Wanlip45 15400 21256 23
Mountsorrel40 18499 17431 17
Queniborough26 23319 23356 21
Loughborough Garendon27 22382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan23 24243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods20 26248 24214 25
The Wolds22 25193 26176 26
East Goscote8 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages5 28121 2896 28

Syston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202520
January 202515
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202410
August 202414
July 202415
June 202422
May 202428
April 202420

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 202421
August 20249
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 202412

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 202412
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Syston East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Syston East postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Magdalen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Albion Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Langham Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Melton Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. St Peter'S Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Wolfson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hallaton Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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