Crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,526 crimes were recorded in Blackwall & Cubitt Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Questions about crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- About this data
2,526 crimes were recorded in Blackwall & Cubitt Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 649 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackwall & Cubitt Town has the 1,305th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,526 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.5 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 25,901 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,790 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,532). Over the whole period it rose 65%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,526 | 97.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,221 | 85.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,191 | 84.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,293 | 88.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,165 | 83.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,790 | 107.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,348 | 90.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,849 | 71.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,532 | 59.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 200 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+57%) and shoplifting (+56%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-18%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 649 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 522 | 20.2 | 1.31 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 263 | 10.2 | 2.06 | +13% |
| Other theft | 239 | 9.2 | 1.44 | +8% |
| Drugs | 176 | 6.8 | 2.08 | +57% |
| Public order | 149 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +32% |
| Burglary | 130 | 5.0 | 1.42 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 3.7 | 0.44 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 80 | 3.1 | 1.83 | -18% |
| Robbery | 55 | 2.1 | 1.57 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.3 | 1.59 | +48% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +53% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackwall & Cubitt Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackwall & Cubitt Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwall & Cubitt Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +74% |
| Canary Wharf | 3,774 | 186.4 | +91% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | +41% |
| Island Gardens | 1,200 | 79.2 | -19% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | +49% |
| Bromley South | 1,489 | 105.2 | +8% |
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | +40% |
| Bromley North | 1,917 | 150.9 | +55% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Crossharbour | 147 |
| On or near Harbour Exchange Square | 109 |
| On or near New Union Close | 98 |
| On or near Oregano Drive | 95 |
| On or near Hope Street | 89 |
| On or near East India | 79 |
| On or near Skylines | 79 |
| On or near Newport Avenue | 78 |
| On or near Lovegrove Walk | 76 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 969 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 522 | 20.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 465 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 252 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
Blackwall & Cubitt Town has an estimated population of 25,901. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackwall & Cubitt Town sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackwall & Cubitt Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 51.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% |
Is Blackwall & Cubitt Town a safe place to live?
Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (522).
Is crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town was up 14% on the year before: 2,526 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackwall & Cubitt Town?
Blackwall & Cubitt Town is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blackwall & Cubitt Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.