Crime Rate in Syston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Syston East

The total recorded crimes in Syston East, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Syston East crime rate of 1.76 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Syston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Jack Hardy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mostyn Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Charnwood.

    • 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 areas in the Charnwood.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Syston East)CrimesRank (Syston East)CrimesRank (Syston East)
Loughborough SouthfieldsNA NA1,868 11,619 1
Loughborough LemyngtonNA NA1,223 31,226 2
Loughborough HastingsNA NA1,250 21,224 3
ThurmastonNA NA969 4839 4
Loughborough ShelthorpeNA NA948 5769 5
Shepshed WestNA NA731 8674 6
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Shepshed EastNA NA674 9611 9
Quorn and Mountsorrel CastleNA NA594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and HathernNA NA624 10535 13
Syston WestNA NA499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Loughborough AshbyNA NA438 18521 15
Rothley and ThurcastonNA NA511 15455 16
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Forest BradgateNA NA419 19422 18
Birstall WatermeadNA NA402 20391 20
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Birstall WanlipNA NA400 21256 23
Loughborough GarendonNA NA382 22301 22
Loughborough NanpantanNA NA243 25248 24
Loughborough OutwoodsNA NA248 24214 25
The WoldsNA NA193 26176 26
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

Syston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202612
December 202513
November 202510
October 202514
September 20257
August 20258
July 202515
June 202515
May 202518
April 20259
March 202512
February 202520

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 202515
April 20253
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20254
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20255
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20253
November 202512
October 20256
September 20252
August 202517
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 202517
March 202521
February 20256

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20259

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Syston East in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
2. Jack Hardy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Mostyn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wolfson Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Empingham Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Greetham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Melton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Merton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandford Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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