Crime in Vincent Square, Westminster
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Ambrosden Avenue Map | Shoplifting: 23Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 27 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2 | 16 |
| On or near Howick Place Map | Shoplifting: 5Public order: 4Robbery: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Spencer Place Map | Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Bessborough Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Carlisle Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Willow Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Bulinga Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Greencoat Row Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Vauxhall Bridge Road Map | Shoplifting: 4 | 4 |
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Drug related violence amongst homeless community - Centred on Cathederal Piazza and environs.
Aim is to reduce drug related crime. Officers will target the areas during their regular patrols, Stop and search individuals where applicable.
The above is the main area of complaint for the ward and significantly impacts community confidence
Actions from Police and community parties are ongoing under Operation Lerici
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
Additional Patrols and liaison with charities providing assistance to homeless people.
Additional police resources being obtained.
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
Homeless Related ASB.
Targeting ASB committed by homeless community across Vincent Square Ward. Police to use Community Protection Notices and other legislation in partnership with Westminster Council.
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
S - To target ASB perpetrated by street population, especially around hotspots such as Westminster Cathedral & Environs.
M - Measured by number of Community Protection Notices issued, as well as anecdotal evidence from officers and the community.
A - Achieved through enhanced patrols in hotspots, as well as joint patrols with Westminster City Council ASB officers
R – This has been highlighted by residents as the key issue affecting the ward at present, leading to a sense of the area at times feeling unsafe
T – To be monitored at the quarterly ward panel meeting
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
Retail offences (theft from shop and assault on retail staff).
The majority of offences are committed along Victoria Street and often by the homeless community stealing items such as food or other items which can be sold for profit.
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
Enhanced patrols around Victoria street and education of stores regarding crime prevention. Encouraging stores to report shoplifting and not take a passive stance where offences are committed.
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
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