Crime Rate in Vincent Square: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vincent Square

The total recorded crimes in Vincent Square, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 395 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vincent Square crime rate of 2.47 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Vincent Square, encompassing approximately 159,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (135) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (115.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
Vincent Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 84
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 48
  • Carlisle Place with total crimes: 48

How safe is Vincent Square?

To understand the safety of Vincent Square, we need to analyze Vincent Square crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Vincent Square demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 2652 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Vincent Square witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Vincent Square had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 4,493 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Vincent Square witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Vincent Square has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Vincent Square Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Vincent Square has recorded 395 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Vincent Square crimes were 2,652. The crime rate of Vincent Square in 2024 was 16.58 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Vincent Square were around 4,493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.09 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,833 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,564 312,577 319,709 3
Knightsbridge & Belgravia374 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate259 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North298 62,093 63,098 8
Bayswater227 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street180 121,298 112,325 11
Maida Vale185 11777 141,335 15
Harrow Road128 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne116 14870 121,351 14
Queen's Park100 16742 151,398 13
Little Venice105 15709 161,122 16
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17
Abbey Road59 18506 18957 18

Vincent Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (135 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (97 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (143 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (126 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 202590
March 2025129
February 2025101
January 202597
December 202485
November 202488
October 2024113
September 2024143
August 2024126

A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202528
March 202556
February 202523
January 202537
December 202447
November 202441
October 202449
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202539
March 202532
February 202545
January 202554
December 202443
November 202433
October 202453
September 202472
August 202427

A total of 335 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202533
February 202530
January 202555
December 202423
November 202433
October 202435
September 202455
August 202414

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202538
March 202558
February 202551
January 202556
December 202454
November 202469
October 202476
September 202455
August 202455
July 20241

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202514
March 202523
February 202520
January 202511
December 202418
November 202424
October 202418
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 202528
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20259
January 20254
November 20243

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 202517
December 202413
November 20249
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202510
February 202517
January 20257
December 202417
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Vincent Square in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Vincent Square postcode area is presented below.

1. Ambrosden Avenue (Map)
Total84
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Drugs3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
2. Francis Street (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Public order9
Burglary6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Carlisle Place (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Ashley Place (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Theft from the person3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Thirleby Road (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
7. King'S Scholars' Passage (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
8. A202 (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Morpeth Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
10. Bulinga Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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