Christine Lampard has revealed how security allegedly stood back and did nothing as she was robbed in broad daylight.
The Loose Women panellist, 45, claimed she was robbed on King's Road in Chelsea, southwest London, whilst she was out shopping.
Christine explained how a security guard shrugged when she had her phone snatched out of her handbag and said 'there's at least 30 a day stolen out here'.
After implying that the security guard did nothing to help, she said: 'I can understand I'm not going to have a police task force looking for my phone for me.'
She and fellow Loose Women, Olivia Attwood, Judi Love, and Brenda Edwards, were speaking about policing and Keir Starmer's right to prioritise 'physical crime' after journalists were arrested over social media posts.
Christine Lampard, 45, has revealed how security allegedly stood back and did nothing as she was robbed in broad daylight
The Loose Women panellist claimed she was robbed on King's Road in Chelsea, southwest London , whilst she was out shopping
Christine explained how a security guard shrugged when she had her phone snatched out of her handbag and said 'there's at least 30 a day stolen out here' (King's Road Chelsea pictured)
Christine spoke about how she believes London is turning into 'Gotham City' as muggings and robberies become more frequent.
She also said she thinks there is a huge 'disconnect' between the police and the public and that there should be more officers on the streets.
Judi Love explained how she believes online trolling 'can snowball' and 'incite hate' which can 'incite violence'.
Brenda Edwards expressed a need for a special task force who 'understand social media'.
Olivia Attwood explained how she understands the police are 'struggling with numbers and boots on the ground' but criticised the attitude of officers attending reports of crime.
She said: 'My car got stolen off my driveway and the officer's attitude was "You're probably one of a thousands cars stolen tonight in Greater Manchester".'
When she asked how she could get it back, she claims the officer told her 'I don't think you will' and said the police seem 'defeated'.
Olivia Attwood explained how she understands the police are 'struggling with numbers and boots on the ground' but criticised the attitude of officers attending reports of crime
Judi Love explained how she believes online trolling 'can snowball' and 'insight hate' which can 'insight violence'
In February it was reported that in London West End have tripled in the last two years, prompting concerns the crime wave threatens its future of shopping districts popular with wealthy tourists
Judi Love said she believes officers 'don't feel respected' and that 'the relationships between them and some communities are not working'.
She suggested that the government 'start from the ground up' and address these issues to create a stronger police force, which was met with applause from the live studio audience.
In February it was reported that in London West End have tripled in the last two years, prompting concerns the crime wave threatens its future of shopping districts popular with wealthy tourists.
New figures show the number of thefts from a person in the area around Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square increased to 2,806 last year, compared to 796 in 2021.
Theft, which includes pick-pocketing and shoplifting, currently makes up around 60 per cent of crime in the West End. The figures were compiled by the Heart of London Business Alliance, which represents 600 local retailers, restaurants and property owners.
Ros Morgan, chief executive of the group, told the Telegraph: 'Retail crime in the West End is not just a threat to businesses but to the entire community and luxury goods are no exception.
'There was a significant spike in shoplifting and a rising number of thefts across the West End in 2023. We have long called for a greater police presence to deter criminal activities and instill a sense of security.'
London's street crime epidemic last year saw theft from a person offences soar by 27 per cent compared to the previous 12 months.
Metropolitan Police figures show there were 72,756 of those crimes reported in the year to 2023, up from 57,468 in 2022.
Moped and e-bike gangs have been identified as prolific culprits.
