Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willow Walk area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Willow Walk (LE7 1GF) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Syston average (69.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willow Walk (LE7 1GF), the main crime hotspot is near Bruxby Street. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Syston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbotts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bruxby Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Iona Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wanlip Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swift Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maiden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maiden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Maiden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chatsworth Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bruxby Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bruxby Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bruxby Street | Under investigation |
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