Crime in Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets
Comprehensive safety analysis for Canary Wharf, localized within Tower Hamlets.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Canary Wharf Map | Shoplifting: 11Violence and sexual offences: 7Other theft: 5 | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 8Other theft: 3Drugs: 1 | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 13 |
| On or near Hutching'S Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Cuba Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 8Burglary: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Admirals Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 8Burglary: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Marsh Wall Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Heron Quays Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Drugs: 4Robbery: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Park Place Map | Drugs: 2Other theft: 2Robbery: 1 | 7 |
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Drugs Related Priority
Residents have reported that drugs are being dealt from a vehicle around Poplar High Street, the Will Crooks Estate and Shirbutt Street. This is causing upset because lots of residents see it and the drugs are being consumed in Poplar Recreation Ground, where children are playing.
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
Poplar SNT will patrol the area regularly, using our stop and search powers and gathering intelligence on vehicles suspected to be involved.
Actioned: 19 Aug 2026
Violence Related Priority
residents have stated robberies on East India Dock road to be a priority for SNT
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
PSCO and PC's to regularly patrol the area and submit intelligence reports.
PCSO's to provide residents with crime prevention advice
Actioned: 19 Aug 2026
Vehicle Related ASB
There are a number of people driving dangerously down Poplar High Street JW Cotton Street. This includes racing and anti-social behaviour; residents feel it is only a matter of time before there is a serious incident on the high street.
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
Poplar SNT will use road traffic powers to stop and seize cars where appropriate.
Speed gun Op to be implemented
Actioned: 19 Aug 2026
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