Total Crime Rate
4.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goodes Lane area has the lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Syston , and the 6th 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 Goodes Lane (LE7 2JL) in the last 12 months was 4.1 per 1,000 residents and was 94.0% lower than the Syston average (69.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Goodes Lane (LE7 2JL), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 118 crimes here, including 15 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 | Other theft | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Merton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ash Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melton Road | Under investigation |
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