Syston Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Syston’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places it 24% below the UK average of 7.5, a disparity that reflects the area’s unique characteristics as a small built-up zone within Charnwood. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 31.2% of total crimes, yet remains 31% below the UK average. This anomaly may be attributed to Syston’s lower population density and potentially fewer high-traffic areas that typically correlate with higher rates of violent crime. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as a significant outlier, with 11 incidents recorded—60% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This spike, which marks a 175% increase from the previous month, could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Black Friday sales or heightened activity around Bonfire Night events. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage also exceed UK averages, suggesting that retail and public spaces remain focal points for property-related offences. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings and the transition into winter—likely influences both the frequency and type of crimes reported, with reduced visibility and colder weather affecting offender behaviour and victim vulnerability. Despite these fluctuations, Syston’s overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, a trend that may be reinforced by the area’s smaller scale and community-focused environment.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 175% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 4 to 11. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in both robbery and drug-related offences, signals a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or increased vehicle activity during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, burglary rates plummeted by 83.3%, a stark contrast to the previous month’s 6 incidents. This decline aligns with the UK-wide trend of reduced property crime during colder months, though Syston’s 71% below-average burglary rate suggests additional local factors—such as robust community policing or lower residential density—may be at play. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences remain 31% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by Syston’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area with fewer high-traffic zones prone to violent incidents.

Syston's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.4% decline from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure reveals approximately 3 crimes reported each day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 13,548 residents. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 176 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in Syston compared to broader national trends. The population context further highlights that Syston’s smaller size and potentially lower population density may contribute to this pattern, though seasonal factors like darker evenings and reduced foot traffic during winter could also play a role. This comparison provides residents with a tangible sense of their local crime environment, contextualised against both temporal and demographic benchmarks.