Crime in Vincent Square: statistics, rates and trends
2,514 crimes were recorded in Vincent Square in the 12 months to August 2026, 242.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Vincent Square at a glance
- Crime trends in Vincent Square
- Types of crime in Vincent Square
- Vincent Square compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Vincent Square
- What happened after crimes were reported in Vincent Square
- Demographics of Vincent Square
- Questions about crime in Vincent Square
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (673), violence and sexual offences (443) and shoplifting (442) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 133rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Vincent Square | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,514 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 242.3 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,377 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Vincent Square peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,555 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,616). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,514 | 242.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,525 | 243.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,555 | 246.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,148 | 207.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,700 | 163.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,616 | 155.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,953 | 188.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,416 | 232.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,686 | 162.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 197 |
| July 2026 | 225 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 207 |
| March 2026 | 216 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 224 |
| December 2025 | 246 |
| November 2025 | 189 |
| October 2025 | 238 |
| September 2025 | 205 |
Compared with England and Wales, Vincent Square recorded notably more theft from the person (14.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (5.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (4.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 241 to 442 and burglary rose from 65 to 100, while criminal damage and arson fell from 99 to 67 and anti-social behaviour fell from 928 to 673.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 673 | 64.9 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 443 | 42.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 442 | 42.6 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 259 | 25.0 | 1.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 179 | 17.2 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 137 | 13.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Burglary | 100 | 9.6 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Drugs | 61 | 5.9 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Robbery | 56 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 3.4 | 0.8 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Vincent Square; the highest is West End, Westminster (2,201.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pimlico South (104.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Vincent Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico North | 2,814 | 256.9 | +6% |
| Pimlico South | 992 | 104.5 | -57% |
| St James's | 20,108 | 1,755.9 | +625% |
| Knightsbridge & Belgravia | 4,109 | 345.1 | +42% |
| West End | 25,082 | 2,201.9 | +809% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +166% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +10% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Vincent Square over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ambrosden Avenue” (371).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ambrosden Avenue | 371 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 174 |
| On or near Vauxhall Bridge Road | 122 |
| On or near Carlisle Place | 113 |
| On or near Ashley Place | 98 |
| On or near Regency Street | 93 |
| On or near A202 | 92 |
| On or near Howick Place | 88 |
| On or near Thirleby Road | 86 |
| On or near King'S Scholars' Passage | 72 |
Of the 1,841 crimes in Vincent Square with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 673 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 987 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 16.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 291 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Vincent Square has an estimated population of 10,377 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more social housing (37%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Vincent Square average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Vincent Square | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 69.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Vincent Square a safe place to live?
Vincent Square recorded 242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 133rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Vincent Square?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 673 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (443).
Is crime in Vincent Square going up or down?
Recorded crime in Vincent Square was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,514 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,525 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Vincent Square?
About 10,377 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Vincent Square?
Vincent Square is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.