BEDFORD SQUARE, WC1B 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3HN

BEDFORD SQUARE, WC1B 3HN, Camden has recorded a total of 661 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1212.17 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3HN 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 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3HN, encompassing approximately 545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 3HN area, explore the WC1B 3HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (233) incidents (67.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (137) incidents (280.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (34.67% increase)

WC1B 3HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 124
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Soho Street with total crimes: 39

BEDFORD SQUARE, WC1B 3HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2331212.1767.63%
Other theft137427.29280.56%
Anti-social behaviour101251.2434.67%
Violence and sexual offences55185.22-6.78%
Shoplifting31100.86158.33%
Public order2856.8527.27%
Robbery2551.35-10.71%
Burglary1345.85116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1023.84-9.09%
Drugs918.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft816.50166.67%
Vehicle crime714.67250.00%
Possession of weapons212.840.00%
Other crime23.67-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139751.883375.00%
Anti-social behaviour75254.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences59137.541375.00%
Other theft36108.20800.00%
Robbery2866.020.00%
Public order2251.351000.00%
Shoplifting1240.340.00%
Drugs1222.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson1122.010.00%
Burglary620.170.00%
Bicycle theft311.000.00%
Other crime35.500.00%
Vehicle crime25.500.00%
Possession of weapons23.670.00%

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 theft425.670.00%
Theft from the person47.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.340.00%
Public order27.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.83-50.00%

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 person25115.53-94.32%
Violence and sexual offences1645.85-74.60%
Public order1329.34-55.17%
Other theft523.84-96.79%
Robbery29.17-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%
Drugs11.83-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 440 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4401696.311319.35%
Other theft156806.893020.00%
Anti-social behaviour88286.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences63161.38384.62%
Shoplifting46115.530.00%
Public order2984.36222.22%
Burglary2553.180.00%
Robbery2545.852400.00%
Drugs2445.851100.00%
Vehicle crime1444.010.00%
Bicycle theft1025.670.00%
Other crime418.34100.00%
Possession of weapons17.340.00%

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 person31115.531450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1356.850.00%
Public order923.840.00%
Other theft516.500.00%
Drugs29.170.00%
Other crime23.670.00%
Robbery13.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.67-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 454 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4541958.557.58%
Other theft242832.578.52%
Shoplifting87443.79155.88%
Anti-social behaviour83159.5427.69%
Violence and sexual offences73152.212.82%
Robbery36133.8712.50%
Public order3166.0255.00%
Drugs1856.85125.00%
Burglary1633.01-15.79%
Vehicle crime929.340.00%
Bicycle theft816.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson814.67-38.46%
Other crime314.670.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221692.64-9.25%
Other theft223773.88-25.42%
Violence and sexual offences71408.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour65130.20-24.42%
Shoplifting34119.206.25%
Robbery3262.35-23.81%
Public order2058.68-4.76%
Burglary1936.68-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1334.84-13.33%
Vehicle crime923.84-10.00%
Drugs816.50-11.11%
Bicycle theft614.67-40.00%
Possession of weapons111.000.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 465 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4651989.7335.17%
Other theft299852.7413.69%
Anti-social behaviour86548.32-30.08%
Violence and sexual offences71157.7116.39%
Robbery42130.20-8.70%
Shoplifting3277.02-20.00%
Burglary2258.68-8.33%
Public order2140.34-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson1538.51114.29%
Bicycle theft1027.51-9.09%
Vehicle crime1018.3442.86%
Drugs918.34-43.75%
Other crime216.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3441793.500.00%
Other theft263630.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour123482.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences61225.560.00%
Robbery46111.860.00%
Shoplifting4084.360.00%
Public order3273.350.00%
Burglary2458.680.00%
Drugs1644.010.00%
Bicycle theft1129.340.00%
Vehicle crime720.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.840.00%
Other crime312.840.00%
Possession of weapons15.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2559 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024233
August 2024139
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024440
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024454
December 2023422
November 2023465
October 2023344

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202459
July 20244
May 202416
April 202463
March 202413
January 202473
December 202371
November 202371
October 202361

A total of 621 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202475
April 202488
January 202483
December 202365
November 202386
October 2023123

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20242
May 202413
April 202429
March 20249
January 202431
December 202320
November 202321
October 202332

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 1370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 202436
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024156
March 20245
January 2024242
December 2023223
November 2023299
October 2023263

A total of 238 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
June 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202436
December 202332
November 202342
October 202346

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
April 202446
January 202487
December 202334
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202424
March 20242
January 202418
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total124
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft23
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total40
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 21. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 26. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1