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

Overview of Crime in E3 2SW

BOW ROAD, E3 2SW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.97 per 1,000 population. This E3 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2SW, encompassing approximately 11952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2SW area, explore the E3 2SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E3 2SW area, visit the E3 2SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-6.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)

E3 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

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

BOW ROAD, E3 2SW 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 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.97-6.12%
Violence and sexual offences413.8510.81%
Theft from the person153.43-21.05%
Vehicle crime121.251100.00%
Drugs111.00450.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.920.00%
Public order80.75-55.56%
Robbery80.6760.00%
Other theft70.6716.67%
Burglary40.59-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4913.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.100.00%
Theft from the person193.100.00%
Public order181.59800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.510.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Other theft60.590.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.17-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.430.00%
Public order162.68433.33%
Theft from the person151.340.00%
Other theft101.250.00%
Burglary100.840.00%
Vehicle crime70.840.00%
Shoplifting50.590.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.25-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.13-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour373.688.82%
Burglary143.10133.33%
Shoplifting111.17-31.25%
Other theft60.92-50.00%
Drugs60.50200.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.420.00%
Public order50.42-28.57%
Theft from the person40.42-80.95%
Robbery40.33-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.4823.81%
Anti-social behaviour344.3521.43%
Theft from the person212.84-34.38%
Shoplifting161.7677.78%
Robbery131.34333.33%
Other theft121.0933.33%
Vehicle crime91.0012.50%
Public order70.7540.00%
Burglary60.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.42100.00%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Drugs20.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.8040.00%
Theft from the person323.51433.33%
Anti-social behaviour282.68-9.68%
Shoplifting92.3412.50%
Burglary90.75-10.00%
Other theft90.75-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.7560.00%
Drugs80.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-45.45%
Public order50.50-58.33%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Robbery30.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.590.00%
Public order122.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.000.00%
Other theft110.920.00%
Burglary100.920.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Theft from the person60.670.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202449
April 202441
January 202437
December 202334
November 202328
October 202331

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
May 20242
April 202432
January 202444
December 202352
November 202342
October 202330

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 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202415
January 20244
December 202321
November 202332
October 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 20242
April 202416
March 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 202313
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 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

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 2SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bow Road
    Total12
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    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. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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