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

Overview of Crime in E3 2ZZ

BOW ROAD, E3 2ZZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This E3 2ZZ 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 2ZZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2ZZ, encompassing approximately 13061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

E3 2ZZ 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 2ZZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.79-18.87%
Violence and sexual offences393.292.63%
Theft from the person192.99-9.52%
Vehicle crime131.45550.00%
Drugs111.00266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.8411.11%
Other theft80.770.00%
Public order80.61-46.67%
Robbery60.610.00%
Burglary40.46-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5312.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.063700.00%
Theft from the person212.912000.00%
Public order151.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.150.00%
Other theft80.69700.00%
Burglary70.610.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
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 order30.46200.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
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 person30.54-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-90.91%
Public order10.23-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.450.00%
Theft from the person192.53850.00%
Public order171.45325.00%
Other theft101.300.00%
Burglary100.77900.00%
Vehicle crime90.770.00%
Drugs50.690.00%
Shoplifting50.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 order40.61-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-66.67%
Burglary10.15-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.10-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour363.459.09%
Burglary122.76140.00%
Shoplifting110.92-31.25%
Other theft60.84-62.50%
Public order60.46-14.29%
Theft from the person60.46-77.78%
Drugs60.46100.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.38-20.00%
Robbery40.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.7837.84%
Anti-social behaviour333.90-2.94%
Theft from the person272.53-15.62%
Other theft162.0760.00%
Shoplifting161.2277.78%
Robbery121.22300.00%
Vehicle crime100.920.00%
Public order70.7740.00%
Burglary50.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Bicycle theft40.38100.00%
Drugs30.31-62.50%
Other crime30.23200.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.9415.62%
Anti-social behaviour342.836.25%
Theft from the person322.60166.67%
Vehicle crime102.45233.33%
Burglary100.77-9.09%
Other theft100.77-9.09%
Shoplifting90.7712.50%
Drugs80.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-58.33%
Public order50.38-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.3850.00%
Robbery30.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.450.00%
Theft from the person122.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.920.00%
Burglary110.920.00%
Public order110.840.00%
Other theft110.840.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202453
April 202445
January 202436
December 202333
November 202334
October 202332

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 20249
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202316
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 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20246
December 202327
November 202332
October 202312

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 20241
May 20243
April 202433
January 202445
December 202351
November 202337
October 202332

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 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20243
May 20241
April 202417
March 20244
January 20246
December 20237
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 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
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 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
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 2ZZ 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. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1