BOW ROAD, E3 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2SG

BOW ROAD, E3 2SG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This E3 2SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2SG, encompassing approximately 12744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2SG area, explore the E3 2SG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-9.80% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

E3 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16
  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 12

BOW ROAD, E3 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.42-9.80%
Violence and sexual offences403.615.26%
Theft from the person193.14-9.52%
Vehicle crime121.49500.00%
Drugs110.94266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.8625.00%
Other theft80.7814.29%
Public order80.63-52.94%
Robbery70.6316.67%
Burglary40.55-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.003700.00%
Theft from the person212.982000.00%
Public order171.65466.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.330.00%
Other theft70.63600.00%
Burglary70.550.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.47200.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.55-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.24-90.32%
Public order10.24-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.530.00%
Theft from the person192.43850.00%
Public order181.49350.00%
Other theft121.410.00%
Burglary100.94900.00%
Vehicle crime90.780.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Shoplifting50.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-66.67%
Burglary10.16-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.459.09%
Burglary112.82120.00%
Shoplifting110.86-31.25%
Other theft70.86-50.00%
Public order60.550.00%
Theft from the person60.47-77.78%
Drugs60.47100.00%
Vehicle crime50.47-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-33.33%
Robbery40.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.2230.95%
Anti-social behaviour334.32-5.71%
Theft from the person272.59-18.18%
Shoplifting162.1277.78%
Other theft141.2640.00%
Robbery121.10300.00%
Vehicle crime90.940.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.4720.00%
Burglary50.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.39100.00%
Drugs30.31-62.50%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.306.06%
Theft from the person332.75200.00%
Burglary102.59-9.09%
Other theft100.78-9.09%
Vehicle crime90.78200.00%
Shoplifting90.7112.50%
Drugs80.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-58.33%
Public order50.39-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%
Robbery30.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3311.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.200.00%
Burglary110.940.00%
Theft from the person110.860.00%
Public order110.860.00%
Other theft110.860.00%
Shoplifting80.860.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202451
April 202445
January 202436
December 202333
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20246
December 202327
November 202333
October 202311

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20241
May 20243
April 202431
January 202444
December 202355
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2