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

Overview of Crime in E3 2SJ

BOW ROAD, E3 2SJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This E3 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2SJ, encompassing approximately 10881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)

E3 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 12
  • Payne Road with total crimes: 11

BOW ROAD, E3 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.70-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences404.0437.93%
Theft from the person153.68-31.82%
Drugs111.38450.00%
Vehicle crime101.01900.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9250.00%
Robbery80.83100.00%
Public order70.74-56.25%
Other theft70.6416.67%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5213.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.780.00%
Theft from the person222.660.00%
Public order162.02700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Other theft60.550.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.18-93.10%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.860.00%
Theft from the person152.660.00%
Public order131.38333.33%
Burglary101.190.00%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Other theft70.640.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.28-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences293.31-23.68%
Shoplifting122.66-40.00%
Burglary121.10100.00%
Vehicle crime61.10-60.00%
Other theft60.55-50.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Drugs40.3733.33%
Bicycle theft40.37300.00%
Theft from the person30.37-78.57%
Robbery20.28-77.78%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4315.15%
Anti-social behaviour273.4912.50%
Shoplifting202.48122.22%
Vehicle crime151.8425.00%
Theft from the person141.38-50.00%
Other theft121.299.09%
Robbery91.10350.00%
Burglary60.83-33.33%
Public order50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Drugs30.37-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.6037.50%
Theft from the person283.03833.33%
Anti-social behaviour242.57-22.58%
Vehicle crime122.2120.00%
Other theft111.10-8.33%
Burglary91.010.00%
Shoplifting90.83-35.71%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-44.44%
Public order50.46-50.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.850.00%
Shoplifting142.210.00%
Other theft121.290.00%
Public order101.100.00%
Vehicle crime100.920.00%
Burglary90.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.830.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
May 20242
April 202429
January 202429
December 202338
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
April 202415
January 20243
December 202314
November 202328
October 20233

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202452
April 202442
January 202436
December 202327
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202320
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bow Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hunt'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1