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

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3RE

BEDFORD SQUARE, WC1B 3RE, Camden has recorded a total of 675 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 864.65 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3RE, encompassing approximately 780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (227) incidents (74.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (138) incidents (253.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (13.64% increase)

WC1B 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 126
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 79
  • Soho Street with total crimes: 39

BEDFORD SQUARE, WC1B 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person227864.6574.62%
Other theft138290.78253.85%
Anti-social behaviour100176.7713.64%
Violence and sexual offences55128.103.77%
Vehicle crime3170.45520.00%
Shoplifting2939.71141.67%
Public order2837.1521.74%
Robbery2635.8718.18%
Burglary1133.3157.14%
Bicycle theft914.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.53-10.00%
Drugs811.5360.00%
Possession of weapons210.250.00%
Other crime22.56100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person130512.393150.00%
Anti-social behaviour88166.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences53112.731225.00%
Other theft3967.89875.00%
Public order2349.961050.00%
Robbery2229.460.00%
Shoplifting1228.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.370.00%
Burglary712.810.00%
Vehicle crime58.970.00%
Drugs56.400.00%
Bicycle theft36.400.00%
Possession of weapons23.840.00%
Other crime12.560.00%

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 theft417.93-20.00%
Theft from the person45.12-84.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.12-75.00%
Public order25.12-84.62%

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 person2580.70-94.08%
Violence and sexual offences1632.02-75.00%
Public order1320.50-50.00%
Other theft516.65-96.86%
Robbery26.40-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Drugs11.28-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221141.341261.29%
Other theft159540.573080.00%
Anti-social behaviour88203.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences64112.73392.31%
Shoplifting3581.980.00%
Drugs2744.831250.00%
Public order2634.59188.89%
Vehicle crime2133.310.00%
Robbery2126.902000.00%
Burglary1526.900.00%
Bicycle theft719.210.00%
Other crime38.9750.00%
Possession of weapons23.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%

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 person3180.701450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1339.710.00%
Public order916.650.00%
Other theft511.530.00%
Drugs26.400.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Robbery12.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.56-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 429 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4291341.1718.51%
Other theft234549.5418.18%
Anti-social behaviour92299.7521.05%
Violence and sexual offences84117.8515.07%
Shoplifting82107.60156.25%
Robbery35105.0429.63%
Public order3344.8343.48%
Burglary1742.27-15.00%
Drugs1521.78114.29%
Vehicle crime919.21-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson811.53-46.67%
Bicycle theft510.25-28.57%
Other crime36.400.00%
Possession of weapons13.840.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3621095.23-13.40%
Other theft198463.71-31.01%
Anti-social behaviour76253.63-16.48%
Violence and sexual offences7397.35-8.75%
Shoplifting3293.516.67%
Robbery2740.99-30.77%
Public order2334.594.55%
Burglary2029.46-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson1525.62-6.25%
Vehicle crime1419.21-12.50%
Bicycle theft717.93-30.00%
Drugs78.97-12.50%
Possession of weapons18.970.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4181334.7735.28%
Other theft287535.4418.60%
Anti-social behaviour91367.64-18.02%
Violence and sexual offences80116.5726.98%
Robbery39102.480.00%
Shoplifting3049.96-16.67%
Burglary2338.434.55%
Public order2229.46-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1628.18128.57%
Vehicle crime1620.5060.00%
Bicycle theft1020.50-9.09%
Drugs812.81-46.67%
Other crime210.25-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3091149.030.00%
Other theft242395.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour111309.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences63142.190.00%
Robbery3980.700.00%
Shoplifting3649.960.00%
Public order2846.110.00%
Burglary2235.870.00%
Drugs1528.180.00%
Bicycle theft1119.210.00%
Vehicle crime1014.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.810.00%
Other crime38.970.00%
Possession of weapons13.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2359 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 214.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024227
August 2024130
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024422
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024429
December 2023362
November 2023418
October 2023309

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202453
July 20244
May 202416
April 202464
March 202413
January 202484
December 202373
November 202380
October 202363

A total of 646 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202488
April 202488
January 202492
December 202376
November 202391
October 2023111

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 20242
May 202413
April 202426
March 20249
January 202433
December 202323
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 1311 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 287 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202439
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024159
March 20245
January 2024234
December 2023198
November 2023287
October 2023242

A total of 212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202435
December 202327
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
April 202435
January 202482
December 202332
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20245
April 202421
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
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 3RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total79
    Vehicle crime23
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 21. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1