Scotland Yard has launched a "formal criminal investigation" into alleged incidences of sex abuse by the late BBC presenter Sir Jimmy Savile and others.
The Metropolitan Police said more than 400 lines of inquiry had been "assessed" and over 200 potential victims have been identified.
Cdr Peter Spindler said a "staggering" number of victims had come forward.
Children's charity the NSPCC said Savile could have been "one of the most prolific sex offenders".
Scotland Yard said the investigation - dubbed Operation Yewtree - moved from an assessment to a criminal investigation after detectives established there are lines of inquiry involving "living people that require formal investigation".
Cdr Spindler said the response from the public had been "astounding".
He added: "We are dealing with alleged abuse on an unprecedented scale. The profile of this operation has empowered a staggering number of victims to come forward to report the sexual exploitation which occurred during their childhood.
"I am pleased that victims feel confident enough to speak out about the abuse they suffered and would like to reassure the public that we take all these cases very seriously and they will be investigated with the utmost sensitivity."
The Met added that the BBC could begin its internal review, which can be run in parallel to the criminal investigation.
The force said they would "develop a protocol", ensuring that "any future potential criminal action is not jeopardised" by the BBC's own inquiries.
Peter Watt, head of the NSPCC's helpline, said they had received more than 136 calls "directly relating to allegations against [Savile]".
He went on: "It's important we recognise the brave step victims have taken in coming forward and we urge any other victims to do the same."
Mr Watt added that increasing numbers of people were reporting "unrelated abuse" after hearing victims in the Savile case speak out.
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