Crime in Canary Wharf: statistics, rates and trends
3,799 crimes were recorded in Canary Wharf in the 12 months to August 2026, 187.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Canary Wharf at a glance
- Crime trends in Canary Wharf
- Types of crime in Canary Wharf
- Canary Wharf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canary Wharf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canary Wharf
- Demographics of Canary Wharf
- Questions about crime in Canary Wharf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (959), anti-social behaviour (822) and shoplifting (498) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Canary Wharf | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,799 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.6 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,250 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Canary Wharf of any year here (3,799 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,799 | 187.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,568 | 176.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,674 | 181.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,147 | 155.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,630 | 129.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,632 | 130.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,461 | 121.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,239 | 110.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,450 | 121.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 323 |
| July 2026 | 348 |
| June 2026 | 290 |
| May 2026 | 347 |
| April 2026 | 296 |
| March 2026 | 326 |
| February 2026 | 304 |
| January 2026 | 248 |
| December 2025 | 316 |
| November 2025 | 338 |
| October 2025 | 336 |
| September 2025 | 327 |
Compared with England and Wales, Canary Wharf recorded notably more theft from the person (4.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate) and other theft (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (42% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 134 to 171 and violence and sexual offences rose from 787 to 959, while robbery fell from 83 to 62 and criminal damage and arson fell from 145 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 959 | 47.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 822 | 40.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 498 | 24.6 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Other theft | 396 | 19.6 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 200 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 192 | 9.5 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Burglary | 160 | 7.9 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 137 | 6.8 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Robbery | 62 | 3.1 | 1.4 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Canary Wharf has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canary Wharf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 2,520 | 97.3 | -48% |
| Island Gardens | 1,179 | 77.8 | -59% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | -10% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | -21% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | -26% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | -24% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -40% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Canary Wharf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canary Wharf” (472).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canary Wharf | 472 |
| On or near Supermarket | 266 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 224 |
| On or near Millharbour | 178 |
| On or near Parking Area | 173 |
| On or near Cuba Street | 148 |
| On or near Marsh Wall | 147 |
| On or near Admirals Way | 146 |
| On or near North Colonnade | 127 |
| On or near Canada Square | 106 |
Of the 2,977 crimes in Canary Wharf with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 822 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,435 | 48.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 714 | 24.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 320 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 240 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Canary Wharf has an estimated population of 20,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (75%, against 23%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Canary Wharf average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Canary Wharf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 75.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 53.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Canary Wharf a safe place to live?
Canary Wharf recorded 187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 238th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Canary Wharf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 959 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (822).
Is crime in Canary Wharf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canary Wharf was up 6% on the year before: 3,799 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,568 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Canary Wharf?
About 20,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Canary Wharf?
Canary Wharf 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.