Crime Rate in Vincent Square: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vincent Square

The total recorded crimes in Vincent Square, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 593 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vincent Square crime rate of 3.71 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (275) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (-16.09% decrease)
Vincent Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 114
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 75
  • Carlisle Place with total crimes: 72

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 July 2025 the Vincent Square has recorded 593 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)CrimesRank (Vincent Square)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone2,033 312,577 319,709 3
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater225 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

Vincent Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202537
May 202538
April 202528
March 202556
February 202523
January 202537
December 202447
November 202441
October 202449
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 598 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202587
May 202540
April 202539
March 202532
February 202545
January 202554
December 202443
November 202433
October 202453
September 202472
August 202427

A total of 452 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202542
May 202530
April 202527
March 202533
February 202530
January 202555
December 202423
November 202433
October 202435
September 202455
August 202414

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202547
May 202582
April 202538
March 202558
February 202551
January 202556
December 202454
November 202469
October 202476
September 202455
August 202455

A total of 1612 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025275
June 2025230
May 2025135
April 202590
March 2025129
February 2025101
January 202597
December 202485
November 202488
October 2024113
September 2024143
August 2024126

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202532
May 202537
April 202514
March 202523
February 202520
January 202511
December 202418
November 202424
October 202418
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 202528
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 202517
December 202413
November 20249
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
April 202518
March 202510
February 202517
January 20257
December 202417
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20259
January 20254
November 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations Vincent Square in July 2025

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

1. Ambrosden Avenue (Map)
Total114
Shoplifting57
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft9
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total75
Anti-social behaviour39
Theft from the person15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
3. Carlisle Place (Map)
Total72
Anti-social behaviour60
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Thirleby Road (Map)
Total66
Anti-social behaviour39
Theft from the person15
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Francis Street (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
6. Howick Place (Map)
Total30
Burglary9
Robbery9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
7. Ashley Place (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
8. Morpeth Terrace (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
9. A202 (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Greencoat Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson1

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