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

Overview of Crime in E3 3AX

BOW ROAD, E3 3AX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This E3 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3AX, encompassing approximately 9493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

E3 3AX 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 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4816.64-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences395.0662.50%
Theft from the person154.11-34.78%
Vehicle crime101.58900.00%
Drugs91.05350.00%
Robbery90.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9540.00%
Other theft50.74-16.67%
Burglary50.530.00%
Shoplifting40.53-33.33%
Public order30.42-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Other crime20.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5314.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.580.00%
Theft from the person232.530.00%
Public order102.42400.00%
Other theft61.050.00%
Shoplifting60.630.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.21-92.59%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4413.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.630.00%
Theft from the person152.840.00%
Public order131.58333.33%
Burglary91.370.00%
Vehicle crime80.950.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.8529.63%
Violence and sexual offences223.69-18.52%
Shoplifting142.32-39.13%
Burglary121.4771.43%
Other theft81.26-38.46%
Drugs80.84166.67%
Public order60.8420.00%
Vehicle crime60.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Robbery20.42-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Theft from the person20.21-85.71%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.69-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour272.8412.50%
Shoplifting232.84130.00%
Theft from the person142.42-44.00%
Vehicle crime141.4740.00%
Other theft131.4730.00%
Robbery91.37200.00%
Burglary70.95-22.22%
Public order50.7425.00%
Drugs30.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.9645.45%
Theft from the person253.37733.33%
Anti-social behaviour242.63-17.24%
Shoplifting102.53-37.50%
Vehicle crime101.05-23.08%
Other theft101.05-23.08%
Burglary91.0528.57%
Drugs70.9575.00%
Public order40.74-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Robbery30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.050.00%
Shoplifting162.320.00%
Other theft131.690.00%
Vehicle crime131.370.00%
Public order91.370.00%
Burglary70.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
May 20242
April 202427
January 202422
December 202327
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
April 202415
January 20242
December 202314
November 202325
October 20233

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202453
April 202444
January 202435
December 202327
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 202414
December 202323
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3AX 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. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    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. 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. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1