Crime Rate in Canary Wharf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canary Wharf

The total recorded crimes in Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 343 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canary Wharf crime rate of 0.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (58.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (43.75% increase)
Canary Wharf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 47
  • North Colonnade with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Canary Wharf has recorded 343 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)CrimesRank (Canary Wharf)
Bethnal Green389 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown291 42,414 23,795 2
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
Blackwall & Cubitt Town185 131,246 111,970 13
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

Canary Wharf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202418
November 202417
October 202416
September 202417
August 202416
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 612 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202562
March 202557
February 202571
January 202565
December 202467
November 202474
October 202458
September 202450
August 202458
July 20246
May 20247

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 315 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202530
March 202536
February 202537
January 202526
December 202436
November 202430
October 202432
September 202427
August 20249
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 202417
November 202428
October 202410
September 202417
August 202415
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202517
March 202516
February 20258
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202410
September 202415
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 359 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202532
March 202531
February 202535
January 202540
December 202436
November 202439
October 202441
September 202439
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 202416
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Canary Wharf in May 2025

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

1. Canary Wharf (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting19
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. North Colonnade (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Pan Peninsula Square (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Admirals Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marsh Wall (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Millharbour (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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