Crime Rate in Blackwall & Cubitt Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

The total recorded crimes in Blackwall & Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwall & Cubitt Town crime rate of 0.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackwall & Cubitt Town, encompassing approximately 406,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (86.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
Blackwall & Cubitt Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crossharbour with total crimes: 13
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 12
  • Pepper Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

To understand the safety of Blackwall & Cubitt Town, we need to analyze Blackwall & Cubitt Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Blackwall & Cubitt Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1246 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Blackwall & Cubitt Town had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,970 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Blackwall & Cubitt Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blackwall & Cubitt Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blackwall & Cubitt Town has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 0.63 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Blackwall & Cubitt Town crimes were 1,246. The crime rate of Blackwall & Cubitt Town in 2024 was 3.07 (year) or 0.26 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackwall & Cubitt Town were around 1,970 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4.85 (year) or 0.40 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
Canary Wharf335 42,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel340 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's333 51,736 63,482 4
Shadwell301 71,478 82,719 6
Weavers212 121,616 72,308 7
Bow East272 91,456 102,277 8
Lansbury279 81,476 92,133 11
Bow West182 151,176 132,137 10
St Katharine's & Wapping271 101,207 121,785 14
Stepney Green209 141,078 151,990 12
Bromley North211 131,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens120 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Blackwall & Cubitt Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202543
May 202543
April 202531
March 202531
February 202521
January 202536
December 202431
November 202435
October 202436
September 202448
August 202458

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202417
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20251
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202514
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 202519
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202545
May 202552
April 202557
March 202551
February 202539
January 202531
December 202440
November 202450
October 202449
September 202468
August 202442

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202518
April 202523
March 202510
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202427
October 202417
September 202426
August 202410

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202520
April 202516
March 202515
February 202517
January 202518
December 202424
November 202417
October 202425
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackwall & Cubitt Town in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackwall & Cubitt Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Crossharbour (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Hope Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Pepper Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Skylines (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Harbour Exchange Square (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Oregano Drive (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Lovegrove Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ovex Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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