Crime Rate in Vincent Square: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vincent Square

The total recorded crimes in Vincent Square, Westminster, UK in February 2026 are around 366 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vincent Square crime rate of 2.29 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-8.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (51.43% increase)
Vincent Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 99
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Howick Place with total crimes: 27

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)
St James'sNA NA94,079 2165,655 1
West EndNA NA109,811 1149,761 2
MaryleboneNA NA12,577 319,709 3
Knightsbridge & BelgraviaNA NA2,813 43,431 7
Lancaster GateNA NA2,056 74,035 5
Regent's ParkNA NA1,878 83,975 6
Pimlico NorthNA NA2,093 63,098 8
BayswaterNA NA1,473 92,417 9
Hyde ParkNA NA1,314 102,336 10
Church StreetNA NA1,298 112,325 11
Harrow RoadNA NA806 131,579 12
WestbourneNA NA870 121,351 14
Queen's ParkNA NA742 151,398 13
Maida ValeNA NA777 141,335 15
Little VeniceNA NA709 161,122 16
Pimlico SouthNA NA636 171,096 17
Abbey RoadNA NA506 18957 18

Vincent Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (86 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (77 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (242 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (88 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 275 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (230 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 618 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202653
January 202635
December 202592
November 202553
October 202566
September 202549
August 202533
July 202575
June 202542
May 202530
April 202527
March 202533
February 202530

A total of 1753 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202686
December 202589
November 202577
October 2025119
September 2025101
August 2025242
July 2025275
June 2025230
May 2025135
April 202590
March 2025129
February 2025101

A total of 793 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202684
January 202660
December 202574
November 202547
October 202559
September 202565
August 202588
July 202573
June 202587
May 202540
April 202539
March 202532
February 202545

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 202513
November 202511
October 202512
September 20258
August 20256
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 202526
November 20255
October 202521
September 202525
August 202525
July 202511
June 202512
April 202518
March 202510
February 202517

A total of 411 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202644
December 202523
November 202519
October 202521
September 202533
August 202536
July 202533
June 202537
May 202538
April 202528
March 202556
February 202523

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202615
December 202518
November 202510
October 202514
September 20259
August 202513
July 202516
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202664
December 202572
November 202565
October 202597
September 202558
August 202561
July 202561
June 202547
May 202582
April 202538
March 202558
February 202551

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20252
October 20256
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 321 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202626
December 202533
November 202526
October 202519
September 202520
August 202531
July 202518
June 202532
May 202537
April 202514
March 202523
February 202520

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202626
December 20259
November 20257
October 20256
September 202512
August 20258
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20257
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20259

High Crime Locations Vincent Square in February 2026

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

1. Ambrosden Avenue (Map)
Total99
Shoplifting48
Theft from the person27
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Public order6
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting12
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
3. Howick Place (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Carlisle Place (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Thirleby Road (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person15
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ashley Place (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Drugs3
Public order3
Robbery3
7. Vauxhall Bridge Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting3
8. King'S Scholars' Passage (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Francis Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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