TORRINGTON SQUARE, WC1E 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 7JL

TORRINGTON SQUARE, WC1E 7JL, Camden has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 182.09 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 7JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1E postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 45.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1E 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 7JL, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1E 7JL area, explore the WC1E 7JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (70) incidents (141.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

WC1E 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Tottenham Court Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

TORRINGTON SQUARE, WC1E 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78182.098.33%
Other theft7045.82141.38%
Anti-social behaviour5241.12-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences4130.54-6.82%
Public order2124.0840.00%
Robbery1212.349.09%
Bicycle theft97.05350.00%
Shoplifting85.2933.33%
Vehicle crime84.70700.00%
Burglary44.70-20.00%
Drugs32.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72146.261100.00%
Anti-social behaviour5642.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences4432.892100.00%
Other theft2925.85866.67%
Public order1517.031400.00%
Robbery118.810.00%
Shoplifting66.460.00%
Burglary53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.940.00%
Drugs22.940.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67.64-50.00%
Other theft33.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-33.33%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1211.75-87.88%
Violence and sexual offences37.05-91.67%
Other theft21.76-97.06%
Public order21.17-86.67%
Robbery11.17-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99181.501314.29%
Other theft6858.151600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4839.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences3628.191100.00%
Public order1521.151400.00%
Shoplifting138.810.00%
Robbery107.640.00%
Burglary85.870.00%
Vehicle crime44.700.00%
Drugs42.350.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78.81-94.78%
Other theft44.11-97.39%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-95.16%
Public order11.76-95.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft153323.6516.79%
Theft from the person13489.8748.89%
Anti-social behaviour6378.7116.67%
Violence and sexual offences6237.0116.98%
Shoplifting5036.4251.52%
Robbery2129.3761.54%
Public order2012.34-23.08%
Vehicle crime1111.75266.67%
Bicycle theft116.4610.00%
Burglary86.46-27.27%
Other crime64.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-72.22%
Drugs52.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.94-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131270.20-18.12%
Theft from the person9076.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour5452.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences5331.72-7.02%
Shoplifting3331.13-13.16%
Public order2619.38-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1815.2728.57%
Robbery1310.57-31.58%
Burglary117.6422.22%
Drugs106.460.00%
Bicycle theft105.87-16.67%
Other crime55.87150.00%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Possession of weapons31.76200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160302.51-3.61%
Theft from the person10893.985.88%
Violence and sexual offences5763.44-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour5433.48-5.26%
Shoplifting3831.72-25.49%
Public order2822.3212.00%
Robbery1916.4572.73%
Criminal damage and arson1411.1675.00%
Bicycle theft128.220.00%
Drugs107.0542.86%
Burglary95.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime35.29-40.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft166306.030.00%
Theft from the person10297.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences5959.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour5734.660.00%
Shoplifting5133.480.00%
Public order2529.960.00%
Bicycle theft1214.680.00%
Burglary127.050.00%
Robbery117.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.460.00%
Drugs74.700.00%
Vehicle crime54.110.00%
Possession of weapons42.940.00%
Other crime22.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202413
January 202450
December 202333
November 202338
October 202351

A total of 708 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202472
July 20246
May 202412
April 202499
March 20247
January 2024134
December 202390
November 2023108
October 2023102

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
July 20242
May 20243
April 202436
March 20243
January 202462
December 202353
November 202357
October 202359

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202456
April 202448
January 202463
December 202354
November 202354
October 202357

A total of 786 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202429
July 20243
May 20242
April 202468
March 20244
January 2024153
December 2023131
November 2023160
October 2023166

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202420
December 202326
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
May 20241
April 202410
January 202421
December 202313
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20245
December 202318
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 23. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1