WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Blackwall & Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackwall & Cubitt Town, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Total Crimes

213
trending_down -4.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.6per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

21,434

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour48
Violence & Sexual Offences47
Vehicle Crime24
Other Theft21
Drug Offences20
Burglary16
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Public Order7
Shoplifting6
Robbery5
Theft from Person5
Bicycle Theft4
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Crossharbour Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3Burglary: 2
12
On or near Harbour Exchange Square Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 2
12
On or near New Union Close Map
Other theft: 4Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 2
10
On or near Supermarket Map
Drugs: 4Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 2
9
On or near Yabsley Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7
7
On or near Pepper Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 2Theft from the person: 1
6
On or near Oregano Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 5
5
On or near Newport Avenue Map
Drugs: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Lovegrove Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Folly Wall Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4

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Local Rank

#2safest in Tower Hamlets

City Average

119.25per 1k

Local Policing

Blackwall and Cubitt Town

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Local Priorities

Reduce theft from and theft of motor vehicle crime in the area.

Issued: 13 Jan 2026

Status Update

Regular high visibility patrols including Walk and Talks and Safety Surgeries. Leaflet drops with Local Authority.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Tackle ASB and Drugs related incidents in the ward.

Issued: 13 Jan 2026

Status Update

Regular high visibility patrols including Walk and Talks and Safety Surgeries. Misuse of Drugs warrants executed and developed.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Violence - City Island Way, E14 - Drug dealing at location, which has resulted in assaults/fights between gangs/dealers. Increase in report of robberies.

Issued: 13 Jan 2026

Status Update

Regular high visibility patrols including Walk and Talks and Safety Surgeries.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

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