Crime Rate in Vincent Square: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vincent Square

The total recorded crimes in Vincent Square, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 371 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vincent Square crime rate of 2.32 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (129) incidents (27.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (13.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (143.48% increase)
Vincent Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 69
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Carlisle Place with total crimes: 36

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Vincent Square has recorded 371 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
St James's12,212 294,079 2165,655 1
West End13,891 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,535 312,577 319,709 3
Knightsbridge & Belgravia344 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate196 92,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park252 81,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North267 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater276 61,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park147 111,314 102,336 10
Church Street179 101,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road125 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne127 12870 121,351 14
Queen's Park110 14742 151,398 13
Maida Vale110 15777 141,335 15
Little Venice93 17709 161,122 16
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

Vincent Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 994 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 110.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025129
February 2025101
January 202597
December 202485
November 202488
October 2024113
September 2024143
August 2024126
April 2024112

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202511
December 202418
November 202424
October 202418
September 202414
August 202426
April 202412

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202551
January 202556
December 202454
November 202469
October 202476
September 202455
August 202455
July 20241
April 202446

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202523
January 202537
December 202447
November 202441
October 202449
September 202424
August 202419
April 202427

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
April 20246

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 202528
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202517
December 202413
November 20249
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

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

A total of 306 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202530
January 202555
December 202423
November 202433
October 202435
September 202455
August 202414
April 202428

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20254
November 20243
April 20243

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 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
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Vincent Square in March 2025

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

1. Ambrosden Avenue (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour15
Theft from the person15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
3. Carlisle Place (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
4. Francis Street (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
5. Ashley Place (Map)
Total27
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
6. Morpeth Terrace (Map)
Total21
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. A202 (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order3
8. Bulinga Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
9. King'S Scholars' Passage (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
10. Chapter Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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