TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 7HB

TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7HB, Camden has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 7HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1E postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 37.41 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1E 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 7HB, encompassing approximately 1689 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WC1E 7HB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Warren Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Euston Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Goodge Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4

TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79.47-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.1433.33%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Other theft21.780.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1717.76-86.61%
Public order410.06-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-93.02%
Robbery31.78-57.14%
Other theft21.78-97.14%
Drugs11.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127217.282440.00%
Other theft7075.191650.00%
Anti-social behaviour5941.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences4334.93975.00%
Shoplifting2125.460.00%
Burglary1412.430.00%
Public order118.29266.67%
Robbery76.510.00%
Vehicle crime64.140.00%
Bicycle theft63.550.00%
Drugs33.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59.47-97.40%
Other theft42.96-97.85%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-93.44%
Public order32.37-89.29%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person192432.7868.42%
Other theft186113.6716.25%
Shoplifting121110.12146.94%
Anti-social behaviour6271.6416.98%
Violence and sexual offences6136.71-6.15%
Public order2836.1127.27%
Robbery2616.5862.50%
Burglary1815.390.00%
Vehicle crime1010.66150.00%
Bicycle theft95.9212.50%
Drugs75.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.14-62.50%
Other crime53.5525.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160319.11-17.10%
Theft from the person11494.73-16.79%
Violence and sexual offences6567.49-9.72%
Anti-social behaviour5338.48-8.62%
Shoplifting4931.38-2.00%
Public order2229.01-31.25%
Burglary1813.0238.46%
Criminal damage and arson1610.66-5.88%
Robbery169.47-30.43%
Drugs89.47-11.11%
Bicycle theft84.74-27.27%
Vehicle crime44.74-42.86%
Other crime42.37300.00%
Possession of weapons22.37-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft193370.62-7.66%
Theft from the person137114.266.20%
Violence and sexual offences7281.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour5842.631.75%
Shoplifting5034.34-21.88%
Public order3229.6014.29%
Robbery2318.9543.75%
Criminal damage and arson1713.62240.00%
Burglary1310.06-31.58%
Bicycle theft117.70-15.38%
Drugs96.5112.50%
Vehicle crime75.3316.67%
Possession of weapons34.140.00%
Other crime11.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft209366.4731.45%
Theft from the person129123.7412.17%
Shoplifting6476.3730.61%
Violence and sexual offences6037.89-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour5735.5229.55%
Public order2833.757.69%
Burglary1916.58-9.52%
Robbery1611.2545.45%
Bicycle theft139.47-35.00%
Drugs87.700.00%
Vehicle crime64.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons32.960.00%
Other crime21.78-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159323.85-1.24%
Theft from the person11594.1376.92%
Violence and sexual offences6468.084.92%
Shoplifting4937.8922.50%
Anti-social behaviour4429.01-8.33%
Public order2626.054.00%
Burglary2115.3961.54%
Bicycle theft2012.4342.86%
Criminal damage and arson1511.84275.00%
Robbery118.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime86.5114.29%
Drugs84.7433.33%
Other crime44.7433.33%
Possession of weapons32.3750.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft161278.850.00%
Theft from the person6595.32-30.11%
Violence and sexual offences6138.487.02%
Anti-social behaviour4836.11-26.15%
Shoplifting4028.42-13.04%
Public order2523.684.17%
Robbery2214.80144.44%
Bicycle theft1413.02-6.67%
Burglary138.2962.50%
Vehicle crime77.70-12.50%
Drugs64.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.55-69.23%
Other crime32.37-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.78100.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft161300.760.00%
Theft from the person9395.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour6555.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences5738.480.00%
Shoplifting4633.750.00%
Public order2427.230.00%
Bicycle theft1514.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.880.00%
Robbery97.700.00%
Burglary85.330.00%
Vehicle crime84.740.00%
Drugs44.740.00%
Other crime42.370.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
January 202428
December 202322
November 202332
October 202328
September 202326
August 202325
July 202324

A total of 1001 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024127
March 20245
January 2024192
December 2023114
November 2023137
October 2023129
September 2023115
August 202365
July 202393

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 202443
March 20244
January 202461
December 202365
November 202372
October 202360
September 202364
August 202361
July 202357

A total of 1307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20244
January 2024186
December 2023160
November 2023193
October 2023209
September 2023159
August 2023161
July 2023161

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20247
January 202426
December 202316
November 202323
October 202316
September 202311
August 202322
July 20239

A total of 446 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202459
January 202462
December 202353
November 202358
October 202357
September 202344
August 202348
July 202365

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 440 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 2024121
December 202349
November 202350
October 202364
September 202349
August 202340
July 202346

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 202320
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202418
December 202318
November 202313
October 202319
September 202321
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 202316
November 202317
October 20235
September 202315
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 7HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warren Street (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitfield Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1