BOW ROAD, E3 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3AR

BOW ROAD, E3 3AR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This E3 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3AR, encompassing approximately 12264 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 3AR area, explore the E3 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

E3 3AR 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 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5114.43-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences444.1625.71%
Theft from the person183.59-18.18%
Vehicle crime111.471000.00%
Drugs100.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.820.00%
Robbery90.7380.00%
Other theft70.7316.67%
Public order70.57-61.11%
Burglary40.57-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.16-33.33%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5413.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.400.00%
Theft from the person222.850.00%
Public order181.79800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.470.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Other theft60.570.00%
Robbery50.490.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
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 order20.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-93.94%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.590.00%
Theft from the person172.690.00%
Public order161.39433.33%
Other theft101.300.00%
Burglary90.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.07-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour363.189.09%
Burglary132.9485.71%
Shoplifting131.06-35.00%
Other theft81.06-46.67%
Drugs70.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.570.00%
Vehicle crime60.49-60.00%
Public order60.49-14.29%
Theft from the person50.49-77.27%
Robbery40.41-69.23%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.822.27%
Anti-social behaviour333.6710.00%
Theft from the person222.69-38.89%
Shoplifting201.79100.00%
Other theft151.6325.00%
Vehicle crime151.227.14%
Robbery131.22333.33%
Public order71.0616.67%
Burglary70.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Drugs30.33-66.67%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.8457.14%
Theft from the person363.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.94-11.76%
Vehicle crime142.4540.00%
Other theft121.149.09%
Shoplifting100.98-28.57%
Drugs90.82125.00%
Burglary80.7314.29%
Public order60.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-50.00%
Robbery30.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3411.82-20.93%
Violence and sexual offences282.77-9.68%
Shoplifting142.287.69%
Public order121.14-29.41%
Other theft110.98-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.9025.00%
Vehicle crime100.8211.11%
Burglary70.82-30.00%
Theft from the person60.57-33.33%
Robbery60.49100.00%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.510.00%
Public order172.530.00%
Other theft151.390.00%
Shoplifting131.220.00%
Burglary101.060.00%
Theft from the person90.820.00%
Vehicle crime90.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.730.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202454
April 202444
January 202436
December 202333
November 202330
October 202334
September 202343

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
May 20242
April 202433
January 202439
December 202345
November 202344
October 202328
September 202331

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202417
January 20245
December 202322
November 202336
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20242
April 202416
March 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 202313
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 202320
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20249
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3AR 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. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hunt'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. 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. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1