BEDFORD AVENUE, WC1B 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3AG

BEDFORD AVENUE, WC1B 3AG, Camden has recorded a total of 1030 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1905.38 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 107.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1B 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3AG, encompassing approximately 540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (366) incidents (80.30% increase)
  • Other theft: (201) incidents (142.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (31.31% increase)

WC1B 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 150
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 126
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 62

BEDFORD AVENUE, WC1B 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3661905.3880.30%
Other theft201677.06142.17%
Anti-social behaviour130371.8331.31%
Violence and sexual offences92240.4815.00%
Shoplifting59170.19268.75%
Public order41109.1436.67%
Robbery3375.85-21.43%
Vehicle crime3361.05371.43%
Drugs2861.0540.00%
Burglary1851.8063.64%
Criminal damage and arson1433.3027.27%
Bicycle theft925.90200.00%
Other crime416.650.00%
Possession of weapons27.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2031130.284975.00%
Anti-social behaviour99375.530.00%
Other theft83183.141975.00%
Violence and sexual offences80153.541900.00%
Robbery42147.990.00%
Public order3077.691400.00%
Drugs2055.500.00%
Shoplifting1637.000.00%
Burglary1129.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1120.350.00%
Vehicle crime720.350.00%
Other crime412.950.00%
Bicycle theft37.400.00%
Possession of weapons25.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft425.900.00%
Theft from the person47.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.400.00%
Public order27.400.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25116.54-95.78%
Violence and sexual offences1646.25-82.61%
Public order1329.60-66.67%
Other theft524.05-97.83%
Robbery29.25-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson13.70-66.67%
Drugs11.85-97.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 593 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5932373.401812.90%
Other theft2301096.984500.00%
Anti-social behaviour113425.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences92209.04607.69%
Shoplifting63170.190.00%
Drugs42116.542000.00%
Public order3977.69333.33%
Robbery3772.153600.00%
Vehicle crime2668.450.00%
Burglary2648.100.00%
Bicycle theft1248.100.00%
Other crime422.20100.00%
Possession of weapons37.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31116.541450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1357.350.00%
Public order924.050.00%
Other theft516.650.00%
Drugs29.250.00%
Other crime23.700.00%
Robbery13.700.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.70-99.68%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 622 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6222739.67-5.61%
Other theft3591150.63-10.25%
Violence and sexual offences126664.1121.15%
Shoplifting99233.08141.46%
Anti-social behaviour97183.144.30%
Robbery57179.44-6.56%
Public order42105.4435.48%
Drugs3177.6993.75%
Burglary1957.35-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1135.15-42.11%
Bicycle theft720.3575.00%
Vehicle crime712.95-58.82%
Other crime312.950.00%
Possession of weapons15.550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 659 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6592715.62-5.59%
Other theft4001219.07-18.53%
Violence and sexual offences104739.95-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour93192.39-16.22%
Robbery61172.04-15.28%
Shoplifting41112.84-16.33%
Public order3175.856.90%
Burglary2257.35-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1940.700.00%
Vehicle crime1735.15-10.53%
Drugs1631.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft429.60-63.64%
Possession of weapons17.400.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 698 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 491 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6983096.7044.51%
Other theft4911291.2230.24%
Violence and sexual offences118908.2912.38%
Anti-social behaviour111218.29-28.85%
Robbery72205.349.09%
Shoplifting49133.198.89%
Public order2990.64-27.50%
Burglary2853.653.70%
Drugs2451.80-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1944.4090.00%
Vehicle crime1935.1558.33%
Bicycle theft1135.15-21.43%
Other crime420.350.00%
Possession of weapons17.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 483 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 377 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4832534.340.00%
Other theft377893.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour156697.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences105288.580.00%
Robbery66194.240.00%
Shoplifting45122.090.00%
Public order4083.240.00%
Burglary2774.000.00%
Drugs2749.950.00%
Bicycle theft1449.950.00%
Vehicle crime1225.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.200.00%
Other crime418.500.00%
Possession of weapons47.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3686 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 335.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 698 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024366
August 2024203
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024593
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024622
December 2023659
November 2023698
October 2023483

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 20242
May 202413
April 202439
March 20249
January 202442
December 202331
November 202329
October 202340

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202480
July 20244
May 202416
April 202492
March 202413
January 2024126
December 2023104
November 2023118
October 2023105

A total of 799 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202499
April 2024113
January 202497
December 202393
November 2023111
October 2023156

A total of 2155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 491 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 202483
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024230
March 20245
January 2024359
December 2023400
November 2023491
October 2023377

A total of 191 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
May 20241
April 202442
March 20242
January 202431
December 202316
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 372 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202442
June 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202457
December 202361
November 202372
October 202366

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202416
April 202463
January 202499
December 202341
November 202349
October 202345

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202426
January 202419
December 202322
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20247
April 202426
January 20247
December 202317
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 202319
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total150
    Theft from the person62
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Other theft22
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total126
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft23
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total62
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total59
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 28. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1