Crime Rate in Syston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Syston East

The total recorded crimes in Syston East, Charnwood, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Syston East crime rate of 2.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Syston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Close with total crimes: 7
  • Jack Hardy Close with total crimes: 5
  • Melton Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Syston East has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Syston East)CrimesRank (Syston East)CrimesRank (Syston East)
Loughborough Southfields140 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton104 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings112 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston92 5969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe94 4948 5769 5
Shepshed West53 7731 8674 6
Sileby50 8765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer55 6762 7665 7
Shepshed East31 20674 9611 9
Barrow and Sileby West49 9600 11418 19
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle43 11594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern32 19624 10535 13
Mountsorrel44 10499 17431 17
Syston West34 17499 16536 11
Anstey36 15543 14535 12
Loughborough Ashby38 13438 18521 15
Birstall Wanlip37 14400 21256 23
Rothley and Thurcaston28 22511 15455 16
Birstall Watermead35 16402 20391 20
Forest Bradgate16 25419 19422 18
Queniborough34 18319 23356 21
Loughborough Outwoods29 21248 24214 25
Loughborough Garendon24 23382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan20 24243 25248 24
The Wolds13 26193 26176 26
East Goscote9 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Syston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 202412

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202518
April 20259
March 202512
February 202520
January 202515
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202515
April 20253
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 202517
March 202521
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 202421
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 20 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
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Syston East in July 2025

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

1. Trafalgar Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Jack Hardy Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
3. Melton Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Brighton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxford Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Exton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Magdalen Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Greetham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Knossington Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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