Crime Rate in Canary Wharf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canary Wharf

The total recorded crimes in Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 335 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canary Wharf crime rate of 0.94 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 Canary Wharf, encompassing approximately 358,176 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-1.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (17.31% increase)
Canary Wharf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 46
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Admirals Way with total crimes: 17

How safe is Canary Wharf?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Canary Wharf reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,137 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canary Wharf witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Canary Wharf experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 3,670 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canary Wharf witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Canary Wharf has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Canary Wharf Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Canary Wharf has recorded 335 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Canary Wharf crimes were 2,137. The crime rate of Canary Wharf in 2024 was 5.97 (year) or 0.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canary Wharf were around 3,670 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.25 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
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
Blackwall & Cubitt Town255 111,246 111,970 13
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

Canary Wharf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 202414
October 20248
August 20243

A total of 169 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 202417
November 202428
October 202410
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202578
May 202573
April 202546
March 202557
February 202552
January 202561
December 202462
November 202462
October 202476
September 202466
August 202457

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 202517
March 202516
February 20258
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202410
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 184 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202520
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202527
December 202411
November 20248
October 202416
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 367 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202544
April 202530
March 202536
February 202537
January 202526
December 202436
November 202430
October 202432
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 202515
December 202414
November 202421
October 202417
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
May 202521
April 202512
March 20253
February 20251
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202570
May 202574
April 202562
March 202557
February 202571
January 202565
December 202467
November 202474
October 202458
September 202450
August 202458

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202521
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202418
November 202417
October 202416
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 470 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202552
May 202546
April 202532
March 202531
February 202535
January 202540
December 202436
November 202439
October 202441
September 202439
August 202418

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 202416
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Canary Wharf in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Canary Wharf postcode area is presented below.

1. Canary Wharf (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Admirals Way (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. Manilla Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
5. North Colonnade (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Mastmaker Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
8. Millharbour (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Harbour Way (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2

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