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 May 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwall & Cubitt Town crime rate of 0.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Blackwall & Cubitt Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harbour Exchange Square with total crimes: 13
  • Biscayne Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Blackwall & Cubitt Town has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)CrimesRank (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)
Bethnal Green389 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown291 42,414 23,795 2
Canary Wharf343 22,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel342 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's268 51,736 63,482 4
Mile End241 61,738 52,229 9
Shadwell191 111,478 82,719 6
Weavers200 101,616 72,308 7
St Katharine's & Wapping222 71,207 121,785 14
Bow East218 81,456 102,277 8
Lansbury211 91,476 92,133 11
Bow West155 141,176 132,137 10
Stepney Green186 121,078 151,990 12
Bromley North141 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens109 17595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Blackwall & Cubitt Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202557
March 202551
February 202539
January 202531
December 202440
November 202450
October 202449
September 202468
August 202442
July 20242

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202515
February 202517
January 202518
December 202424
November 202417
October 202425
September 202416
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 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
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 202417
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 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
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackwall & Cubitt Town in May 2025

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

1. Harbour Exchange Square (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Biscayne Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hope Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Skylines (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Fairmont Avenue (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Crossharbour (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. East India (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. A1206 (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Yabsley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2

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