crime and drug dealing
Westminster Council is addressing residents' concerns about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square, with a councillor calling for tougher action.
In November 2026, a Westminster councillor highlighted significant problems with crime and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square. Councillor Ben Sewell told a council meeting that residents are experiencing open drug dealing on their streets and inside buildings, leading to intimidation and distress. He called for tougher action against those supplying drugs and exploiting vulnerable people.
The councillor noted that living near a property used for drug dealing can cause constant disturbances, with residents sometimes finding people incapacitated in communal areas. The council is currently addressing the issue of criminal activity, specifically concerning the supply of illegal drugs and associated anti-social behaviour within the borough.
Key facts
- In November 2026, Councillor Ben Sewell told a Westminster council meeting that residents in Vincent Square are facing open drug dealing. Source
- Councillor Sewell called for tougher action against those supplying drugs and exploiting vulnerable people. Source
- Residents in Vincent Square sometimes find people incapacitated in communal areas due to drug dealing. Source
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