Crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,520 crimes were recorded in Blackwall & Cubitt Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Types of crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Blackwall & Cubitt Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Demographics of Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Questions about crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (655), anti-social behaviour (525) and vehicle crime (265) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,299th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,520 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 25,901 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,686 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,544). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,520 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,221 | 85.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,180 | 84.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,292 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,201 | 85.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,686 | 103.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,465 | 95.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,877 | 72.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,544 | 59.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 194 |
| July 2026 | 223 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 268 |
| April 2026 | 213 |
| March 2026 | 223 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 194 |
| November 2025 | 217 |
| October 2025 | 227 |
| September 2025 | 204 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded notably more theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (56% below) and other crime (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 97 and bicycle theft rose from 23 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 655 | 25.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 525 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 265 | 10.2 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Other theft | 235 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Drugs | 170 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Public order | 144 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Burglary | 122 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Theft from the person | 90 | 3.5 | 1.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Robbery | 54 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 1.4 | 0.8 | +52% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.0 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackwall & Cubitt Town; the highest is Canary Wharf (187.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Island Gardens (77.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwall & Cubitt Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +74% |
| Canary Wharf | 3,799 | 187.6 | +93% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | +42% |
| Island Gardens | 1,179 | 77.8 | -20% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +52% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | +7% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | +46% |
| Bromley North | 1,937 | 152.5 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Crossharbour | 148 |
| On or near Harbour Exchange Square | 112 |
| On or near New Union Close | 95 |
| On or near Oregano Drive | 94 |
| On or near Hope Street | 89 |
| On or near East India | 81 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 77 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 73 |
| On or near Lovegrove Walk | 73 |
Of the 1,995 crimes in Blackwall & Cubitt Town with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 525 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 970 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 454 | 22.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 230 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 161 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Blackwall & Cubitt Town has an estimated population of 25,901 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more private renting (51%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackwall & Cubitt Town average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 69.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 51.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackwall & Cubitt Town a safe place to live?
Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,299th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 655 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (525).
Is crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town was up 13% on the year before: 2,520 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackwall & Cubitt Town?
About 25,901 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackwall & Cubitt Town?
Blackwall & Cubitt Town 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.