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

Overview of Crime in WC1E 7HF

TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7HF, Camden has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 7HF, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1E 7HF area, explore the WC1E 7HF Area information page.
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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 7HF 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 7HF 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 person79.41-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.1233.33%
Public order32.35-25.00%
Other theft21.760.00%

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 person1717.65-86.40%
Public order410.00-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-93.75%
Robbery31.76-62.50%
Other theft21.76-97.10%
Drugs11.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125212.952400.00%
Other theft6973.531625.00%
Anti-social behaviour5340.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4831.181100.00%
Shoplifting2028.240.00%
Public order1311.76333.33%
Burglary127.650.00%
Robbery87.060.00%
Vehicle crime54.710.00%
Bicycle theft52.940.00%
Drugs42.940.00%

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 person59.41-96.55%
Other theft42.94-97.60%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-92.45%
Public order32.35-89.29%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167345.309.87%
Theft from the person14598.2447.96%
Anti-social behaviour6085.3013.21%
Shoplifting5735.2967.65%
Violence and sexual offences5333.53-13.11%
Public order2831.1816.67%
Robbery2316.4776.92%
Burglary1513.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft118.8222.22%
Drugs96.4712.50%
Vehicle crime75.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.12-58.82%
Other crime54.1225.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152291.77-19.58%
Theft from the person9889.41-18.33%
Violence and sexual offences6157.65-4.69%
Anti-social behaviour5335.88-17.19%
Shoplifting3431.18-15.00%
Public order2420.00-25.00%
Burglary1814.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.596.25%
Robbery1310.00-43.48%
Bicycle theft97.65-30.77%
Drugs85.2914.29%
Other crime44.71300.00%
Vehicle crime32.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.76-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189347.07-8.25%
Theft from the person120111.183.45%
Anti-social behaviour6470.5912.28%
Violence and sexual offences6437.6514.29%
Shoplifting4037.65-24.53%
Public order3223.5323.08%
Robbery2318.8243.75%
Criminal damage and arson1613.53220.00%
Bicycle theft139.418.33%
Burglary127.65-40.00%
Drugs77.060.00%
Vehicle crime64.1250.00%
Possession of weapons33.530.00%
Other crime11.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206342.9533.77%
Theft from the person116121.187.41%
Anti-social behaviour5768.2414.00%
Violence and sexual offences5633.53-5.08%
Shoplifting5332.9420.45%
Public order2631.184.00%
Burglary2015.2911.11%
Robbery1611.7660.00%
Bicycle theft129.41-33.33%
Drugs77.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.3550.00%
Other crime21.76-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154302.95-5.52%
Theft from the person10890.5968.75%
Violence and sexual offences5963.537.27%
Anti-social behaviour5034.710.00%
Shoplifting4429.4125.71%
Public order2525.88-3.85%
Bicycle theft1814.7150.00%
Burglary1810.5963.64%
Criminal damage and arson1010.59400.00%
Robbery105.88-52.38%
Drugs85.8833.33%
Vehicle crime64.710.00%
Other crime33.5350.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft163267.655.16%
Theft from the person6495.88-26.44%
Violence and sexual offences5537.65-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour5032.35-13.79%
Shoplifting3529.41-14.63%
Public order2620.590.00%
Robbery2115.29133.33%
Bicycle theft1212.35-7.69%
Burglary117.0637.50%
Vehicle crime66.4720.00%
Drugs63.5320.00%
Other crime23.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-80.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft155281.180.00%
Theft from the person8791.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour5851.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences5634.120.00%
Shoplifting4132.940.00%
Public order2624.120.00%
Bicycle theft1315.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.650.00%
Robbery95.880.00%
Burglary85.290.00%
Drugs54.710.00%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Other crime42.940.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
January 202428
December 202324
November 202332
October 202326
September 202325
August 202326
July 202326

A total of 892 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024125
March 20245
January 2024145
December 202398
November 2023120
October 2023116
September 2023108
August 202364
July 202387

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 202448
March 20244
January 202453
December 202361
November 202364
October 202356
September 202359
August 202355
July 202356

A total of 1263 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 114.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202469
March 20244
January 2024167
December 2023152
November 2023189
October 2023206
September 2023154
August 2023163
July 2023155

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20248
January 202423
December 202313
November 202323
October 202316
September 202310
August 202321
July 20239

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202453
January 202460
December 202353
November 202364
October 202357
September 202350
August 202350
July 202358

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202415
December 202318
November 202312
October 202320
September 202318
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202457
December 202334
November 202340
October 202353
September 202344
August 202335
July 202341

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202312
September 202318
August 202312
July 202313

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 202317
November 202316
October 20235
September 202310
August 20232
July 202310

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20232
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 7HF 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