Syston Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Syston during July 2024 reveals a balance skewed toward violent and social crimes, reflecting the area’s character as a built-up, possibly commuter-oriented locale within Charnwood. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.5% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and other theft (11.8%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 23% of the total. The prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour aligns with the seasonal context of July — a peak summer month with schools out, tourism in full swing, and increased outdoor activity. Such patterns may be influenced by the area’s proximity to recreational spaces or the influx of visitors during festivals and events. Meanwhile, property crimes like shoplifting and burglary remained relatively low, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (41% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below the UK average). These figures suggest that local retail and commercial areas may have robust security measures or benefit from lower foot traffic during off-peak hours. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 — 33.3% below the UK average — indicates a safer environment than the national picture, though the increase in anti-social behaviour and other theft highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-activity periods. The seasonal context of July, with its emphasis on tourism and festivals, likely contributes to the fluctuation in crime types, as transient populations may influence patterns of violence and disorder.

July saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+114.3%) and other theft (+125.0%), driven by the summer peak in social activity and tourism. These rises contrast with steep declines in vehicle crime (-57.1%) and criminal damage (-50.0%), likely due to reduced outdoor activity during the holiday season. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 39.5% of total crimes, remained 23% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 24% below the UK average, suggesting local community efforts may be effective in curbing such incidents. Other theft rose to 0.7 per 1,000 — 19% above the UK average — indicating a potential shift in criminal focus during the summer months. Residents may find the drop in vehicle crime, which fell to 0.2 per 1,000, a positive sign for those parking in Syston’s built-up area.

Syston’s crime rate in July 2024 rose slightly to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.6% increase from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area’s continued position well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects the low overall rate and the built-up nature of Syston. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 178 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban areas. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 13,548 residents, Syston’s crime figures are spread across a community that may benefit from localized policing strategies or community engagement efforts. While the increase in July is notable, the area’s overall safety profile remains distinct from national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence, which are significantly lower than UK averages.