Crime Rate in Syston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Syston West

The total recorded crimes in Syston West, Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Syston West crime rate of 4.77 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 West, encompassing approximately 9,850 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (950.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Syston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookside with total crimes: 4
  • Clumber Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Syston West?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Syston West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 499 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Syston West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Syston West had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 536 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Syston West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Syston West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Syston West has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Syston West crimes were 499. The crime rate of Syston West in 2024 was 50.66 (year) or 4.22 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Syston West were around 536 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.42 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 11 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
Syston East54 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle39 19594 12556 10
Anstey51 10543 14535 12
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20252
January 202515
December 202412
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202432
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Syston West in March 2025

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

1. Brookside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clumber Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Church Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Chapel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glebe Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bath Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Maiden Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. St Peter'S Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Walkers Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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