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

Overview of Crime in WC1E 7LY

TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7LY, Camden has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 218.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 7LY, encompassing approximately 1710 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (36.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (241.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (48.94% increase)

WC1E 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • B506 with total crimes: 22

TORRINGTON PLACE, WC1E 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100218.0036.99%
Other theft8258.45241.67%
Anti-social behaviour7047.9348.94%
Violence and sexual offences3940.91-13.33%
Shoplifting1922.79111.11%
Public order1611.106.67%
Robbery119.35-15.38%
Burglary116.4357.14%
Bicycle theft86.43700.00%
Vehicle crime84.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6866.67%
Possession of weapons22.92100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73142.611360.00%
Anti-social behaviour4742.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4527.472150.00%
Other theft2426.302300.00%
Public order1514.031400.00%
Robbery138.770.00%
Shoplifting97.600.00%
Burglary75.260.00%
Drugs44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109.35-91.38%
Other theft25.84-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-94.87%
Public order11.17-90.00%
Robbery10.58-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person116206.9011500.00%
Other theft7267.807100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6042.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences3935.073800.00%
Shoplifting2122.790.00%
Burglary1412.270.00%
Public order108.18900.00%
Robbery75.840.00%
Vehicle crime64.090.00%
Bicycle theft63.510.00%
Drugs33.510.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.34-99.47%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-98.33%
Public order10.58-95.83%
Theft from the person10.58-99.48%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person194424.9076.36%
Other theft187113.3819.87%
Shoplifting121109.29146.94%
Anti-social behaviour6270.7216.98%
Violence and sexual offences6036.24-3.23%
Robbery2535.0747.06%
Public order2414.6120.00%
Burglary1814.03-5.26%
Vehicle crime1010.52150.00%
Bicycle theft95.840.00%
Drugs75.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.09-68.75%
Other crime52.9225.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156308.59-20.41%
Theft from the person11091.17-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences6264.29-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour5336.24-8.62%
Shoplifting4930.98-2.00%
Public order2028.64-25.93%
Burglary1911.6958.33%
Robbery1711.10-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson169.940.00%
Bicycle theft99.35-25.00%
Drugs75.26-22.22%
Vehicle crime44.09-42.86%
Other crime42.34300.00%
Possession of weapons22.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft196355.93-6.67%
Theft from the person130114.557.44%
Violence and sexual offences6675.9815.79%
Anti-social behaviour5838.571.75%
Shoplifting5033.90-21.88%
Public order2729.223.85%
Robbery2315.7864.29%
Criminal damage and arson1613.44220.00%
Bicycle theft129.35-14.29%
Burglary127.01-42.86%
Drugs97.0112.50%
Vehicle crime75.2616.67%
Possession of weapons24.09-33.33%
Other crime11.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210355.350.00%
Theft from the person121122.740.00%
Shoplifting6470.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour5737.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences5733.310.00%
Public order2633.310.00%
Burglary2115.200.00%
Robbery1412.270.00%
Bicycle theft148.180.00%
Drugs88.180.00%
Vehicle crime64.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.510.00%
Possession of weapons32.920.00%
Other crime21.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202447
April 202460
January 202462
December 202353
November 202358
October 202357

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 931 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 93.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202472
March 20241
January 2024187
December 2023156
November 2023196
October 2023210

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202424
December 202320
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 860 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202473
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024116
March 20241
January 2024194
December 2023110
November 2023130
October 2023121

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
July 20242
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202460
December 202362
November 202366
October 202357

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
May 20241
April 20247
January 202425
December 202317
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202421
January 2024121
December 202349
November 202350
October 202364

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20245
December 202316
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202414
January 202418
December 202319
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 19. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 23. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1