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Crime in Syston

Syston had 414 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 23 Charnwood areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Charnwood area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

LE7, Charnwood · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Syston

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70.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 23Charnwood rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

169 Mar 139 Apr 152 May 137 Jun 135 Jul 142 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Syston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13232%
anti-social behaviour6516%
public order4511%
criminal damage4110%
shoplifting317%
burglary297%
theft256%
vehicle crime246%

Syston against Charnwood

TypeSyston per 1,000Middle Charnwood areaChange
Violence22.625.6▼ 16%
Burglary53.1▲ 45%
Vehicle crime4.14.2▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour11.111.2▼ 8%
Theft and robbery55.5▼ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wanlip93.5▲ 1%
Thurmaston75.1▼ 1%
Syston70.8▼ 10%
Queniborough70.1▲ 4%
East Goscote67.5▲ 25%
Barkby20.1▼ 12%
See every Charnwood area ranked on the crime in Charnwood page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Syston a safe area?

Syston had about 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 23 Charnwood areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Syston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (45).