WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets

Comprehensive safety analysis for Canary Wharf, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Total Crimes

296
trending_down -9.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

76.45per 1k
trending_down -1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

17,983

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour76
Violence & Sexual Offences63
Shoplifting35
Other Theft29
Vehicle Crime16
Criminal Damage & Arson15
Theft from Person14
Drug Offences13
Burglary13
Public Order10
Robbery7
Bicycle Theft2
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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Safety comparison within Tower Hamlets district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Tower Hamlets

City Average

119.25per 1k

Local Policing

Poplar

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

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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