BEDFORD STREET, WC2E 9EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9EN

BEDFORD STREET, WC2E 9EN, Westminster has recorded a total of 851 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1166.96 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 154.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 9EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9EN, encompassing approximately 729 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2E 9EN area, explore the WC2E 9EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (208) incidents (1980.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (1725.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2E 9EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 76
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

BEDFORD STREET, WC2E 9EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2081166.961980.00%
Violence and sexual offences146285.231725.00%
Anti-social behaviour125200.210.00%
Other theft121171.411916.67%
Public order58165.92866.67%
Shoplifting4979.534800.00%
Robbery4067.193900.00%
Drugs3954.853800.00%
Criminal damage and arson2253.48633.33%
Burglary1530.170.00%
Vehicle crime1420.570.00%
Bicycle theft919.200.00%
Other crime312.340.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1049.37900.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.710.00%
Other theft610.970.00%
Public order68.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.230.00%
Shoplifting14.110.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.74-97.14%
Robbery11.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35113.82-92.32%
Violence and sexual offences1947.99-86.23%
Other theft1126.05-94.95%
Public order1015.08-83.61%
Robbery213.71-93.94%
Shoplifting22.74-97.26%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 456 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4561659.25714.29%
Other theft218625.303533.33%
Violence and sexual offences138298.941154.55%
Anti-social behaviour123189.240.00%
Shoplifting73168.677200.00%
Public order61100.10454.55%
Drugs3983.653800.00%
Robbery3353.483200.00%
Burglary2945.250.00%
Vehicle crime2439.770.00%
Bicycle theft832.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.970.00%
Possession of weapons26.860.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56123.420.00%
Public order1176.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.080.00%
Other theft615.08200.00%
Bicycle theft28.230.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.46%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 594 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 368 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5942173.48-18.29%
Other theft368814.54-17.30%
Violence and sexual offences185504.63-13.15%
Anti-social behaviour116253.694.50%
Public order72159.07-6.49%
Shoplifting6998.7332.69%
Robbery4794.62-9.62%
Drugs4564.459.76%
Criminal damage and arson2861.717.69%
Vehicle crime2238.40-21.43%
Burglary1830.17-18.18%
Bicycle theft1224.680.00%
Possession of weapons716.4616.67%
Other crime29.60-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 727 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 445 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7272491.619.00%
Other theft445996.92-3.47%
Violence and sexual offences213610.22-1.84%
Anti-social behaviour111292.08-30.63%
Public order77152.21-23.76%
Shoplifting52105.59-38.10%
Robbery5271.3120.93%
Drugs4171.3120.59%
Vehicle crime2856.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson2638.404.00%
Burglary2235.6522.22%
Bicycle theft1230.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons616.46-25.00%
Other crime58.230.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 667 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 461 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6672562.9253.69%
Other theft461914.6421.32%
Violence and sexual offences217632.1637.34%
Anti-social behaviour160297.5733.33%
Public order101219.407.45%
Shoplifting84138.5055.56%
Robbery43115.1943.33%
Drugs3458.96-22.73%
Vehicle crime2846.62-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson2538.404.17%
Burglary1834.28-5.26%
Bicycle theft1824.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons824.68-27.27%
Other crime510.970.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 434 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 380 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4341969.1660.74%
Other theft380595.1338.18%
Violence and sexual offences158521.09-1.86%
Anti-social behaviour120216.66-22.58%
Public order94164.5562.07%
Shoplifting54128.908.00%
Drugs4474.052.33%
Vehicle crime3960.3411.43%
Robbery3053.48-23.08%
Bicycle theft2441.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson2432.9141.18%
Burglary1932.91-24.00%
Possession of weapons1126.0510.00%
Other crime515.08400.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 275 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2751590.680.00%
Theft from the person270377.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences161370.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour155220.780.00%
Public order58212.550.00%
Shoplifting5079.530.00%
Drugs4368.560.00%
Robbery3958.960.00%
Vehicle crime3553.480.00%
Burglary2547.990.00%
Bicycle theft2134.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1728.800.00%
Possession of weapons1023.310.00%
Other crime113.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3458 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 314.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 727 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024208
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024456
March 202456
January 2024594
December 2023727
November 2023667
October 2023434
September 2023270

A total of 910 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024125
April 2024123
January 2024116
December 2023111
November 2023160
October 2023120
September 2023155

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202429
January 202418
December 202322
November 202318
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 1256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024146
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024138
March 202411
January 2024185
December 2023213
November 2023217
October 2023158
September 2023161

A total of 435 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202469
December 202352
November 202384
October 202354
September 202350

A total of 548 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 20246
May 202410
April 202461
March 202411
January 202472
December 202377
November 2023101
October 202394
September 202358

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202318
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 2293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 208.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 461 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024121
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024218
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024368
December 2023445
November 2023461
October 2023380
September 2023275

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202328
November 202328
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 289 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202433
March 20241
January 202447
December 202352
November 202343
October 202330
September 202339

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202428
December 202326
November 202325
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202445
December 202341
November 202334
October 202344
September 202343

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total76
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order9
    Other theft7
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 28. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1