Crime Rate in Syston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Syston West

The total recorded crimes in Syston West, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Syston West crime rate of 3.45 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Syston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clumber Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bruxby Street with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel 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 areas in the Charnwood.

    • 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 areas in the Charnwood.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Syston West)CrimesRank (Syston West)CrimesRank (Syston West)
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
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Syston EastNA NA549 13534 14
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 West 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 13 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20254
November 20258
October 20252
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202624
December 202531
November 202513
October 202518
September 202521
August 202512
July 202513
June 202515
May 202523
April 20259
March 202521
February 20252

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20258
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

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

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Syston West in February 2026

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

1. Clumber Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bruxby Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Taylor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Naylor Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Barry Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bath Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lower Church Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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