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Burglary Rates in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Tower Hamlets, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Blackwall & Cubitt Town recorded 169 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 84% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

169

6.22 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,538

167.1 per 1,000 residents

84% above the UK average18% above the London regional average

How does Blackwall & Cubitt Town rank?

Within Tower Hamlets

19 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

91th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

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9
14
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9
20
16
7
9
14
22
25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1041
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
1028
23%
Other Crime
1014
22%
Shoplifting
453
10%
Vehicle Crime
305
7%
Drug Offences
295
7%
Burglary
169
4%
Theft from Person
153
3%
Robbery
80
2%

Property mix in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Source: Census 2021 · 11,960 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 2%Terraced 6%Flats 91%

The most common property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Blackwall & Cubitt Town homeowners

Most homes in Blackwall & Cubitt Town are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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