Syston Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Syston’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with violent crimes occurring at a rate 11% below national benchmarks. The built-up area recorded 71 total crimes, translating to a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—31.6% below the UK’s 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly in violent crime categories where local rates are significantly lower than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents, followed by property crimes (25 cases) and public order offences (8 cases). The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday, likely influenced the types of offences recorded. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting (from 14 to five) may reflect heightened police presence or consumer behaviour shifts during the shopping period. Conversely, the rise in public order incidents could be tied to the increased foot traffic and celebrations associated with Bonfire Night. Syston’s character as a smaller built-up area within Charnwood, likely with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to this pattern, where community engagement and local policing efforts could mitigate certain crime types. However, the increase in burglary—despite an overall downward trend—suggests vulnerabilities in property security that warrant further analysis.

November saw a 66.7% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from three to five. This contrasts sharply with a 64.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 14 to five, likely reflecting the impact of Black Friday shopping. Public order offences also surged by 60%, climbing from five to eight, a trend consistent with the timing of Bonfire Night. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 36.4%, and other theft dropped by 33.3%. The shift in crime mix reveals a move away from property crimes toward more public order incidents, though violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 43.7% of all reported offences. This divergence from the UK average, where violent crimes are 11% higher, underscores Syston’s unique profile. For residents, the drop in shoplifting may signal a positive response to local initiatives, though the rise in burglary warrants cautious attention.

Syston's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 20.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This marks the second consecutive month of downward trend. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Syston’s crime rate is among the lowest in the UK, with violent crimes particularly underperforming the national average by 11%. However, public order offences rose sharply, indicating a shift in the types of incidents occurring locally. These patterns suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, though the overall trajectory remains one of relative safety for residents.