ROCHESTER ROW, SW1P 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1LJ

ROCHESTER ROW, SW1P 1LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 320 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.71 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 27.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1LJ, encompassing approximately 6569 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (119) incidents (0.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)

SW1P 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17
  • Carlisle Place with total crimes: 15

ROCHESTER ROW, SW1P 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11948.710.85%
Violence and sexual offences5418.11-10.00%
Theft from the person338.2265.00%
Shoplifting295.0293.33%
Other theft224.4122.22%
Public order133.35-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson121.989.09%
Burglary111.83175.00%
Drugs101.67233.33%
Bicycle theft81.52700.00%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Robbery30.76-62.50%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11843.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences6017.965900.00%
Public order249.130.00%
Theft from the person203.651900.00%
Other theft183.040.00%
Shoplifting152.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.280.00%
Robbery81.670.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.07-92.68%
Theft from the person20.46-90.00%
Other theft10.30-95.45%
Public order10.15-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7833.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences4111.874000.00%
Other theft226.240.00%
Theft from the person203.350.00%
Shoplifting193.040.00%
Public order142.891300.00%
Burglary82.130.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Drugs61.220.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.30-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.39%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7357.6948.98%
Anti-social behaviour6711.11-8.22%
Other theft6410.2056.10%
Violence and sexual offences629.7440.91%
Shoplifting329.44-5.88%
Public order274.8792.86%
Robbery114.11-26.67%
Burglary101.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.52-37.50%
Drugs71.5216.67%
Vehicle crime61.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.91100.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7348.25-9.88%
Theft from the person4911.11-20.97%
Violence and sexual offences447.46-37.14%
Other theft416.70-34.92%
Shoplifting346.2454.55%
Criminal damage and arson165.1814.29%
Robbery152.4436.36%
Public order142.28-22.22%
Vehicle crime122.1333.33%
Burglary91.8328.57%
Drugs61.3750.00%
Bicycle theft30.91-40.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8156.17-17.35%
Violence and sexual offences7012.337.69%
Other theft6310.6634.04%
Theft from the person629.59113.79%
Shoplifting229.44-37.14%
Public order183.35-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.7427.27%
Robbery112.13-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.6780.00%
Burglary71.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.0725.00%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9852.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences6514.920.00%
Other theft479.890.00%
Shoplifting357.150.00%
Theft from the person295.330.00%
Public order204.410.00%
Robbery143.040.00%
Burglary142.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 2024118
April 202478
January 202467
December 202373
November 202381
October 202398

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
May 20241
April 202422
January 202464
December 202341
November 202363
October 202347

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202427
December 202314
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 289 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
January 202473
December 202349
November 202362
October 202329

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202460
July 20241
May 20243
April 202441
March 20241
January 202462
December 202344
November 202370
October 202365

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202415
April 202419
January 202432
December 202334
November 202322
October 202335

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1