BOW COMMON LANE, E3 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4SD

BOW COMMON LANE, E3 4SD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This E3 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4SD, encompassing approximately 12300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 4SD area, explore the E3 4SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

E3 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • B140 with total crimes: 9
  • Cotall Street with total crimes: 9

BOW COMMON LANE, E3 4SD 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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.79-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences223.74-31.25%
Theft from the person181.79157.14%
Vehicle crime161.46220.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.30166.67%
Drugs70.650.00%
Robbery60.57100.00%
Public order60.4920.00%
Bicycle theft50.49150.00%
Other theft50.41150.00%
Burglary50.41-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6411.38113.33%
Violence and sexual offences325.20-11.11%
Theft from the person72.60600.00%
Drugs70.57250.00%
Burglary60.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.49-54.55%
Public order50.4125.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.240.00%
Robbery30.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Other theft20.16-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.1138.46%
Anti-social behaviour302.93-21.05%
Other theft112.440.00%
Vehicle crime110.8957.14%
Burglary90.8928.57%
Robbery40.730.00%
Public order40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour389.4372.73%
Violence and sexual offences263.09-18.75%
Other theft112.1183.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.89100.00%
Vehicle crime70.81-36.36%
Burglary70.570.00%
Public order40.57-42.86%
Robbery40.330.00%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.2450.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.08-80.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.60-31.25%
Vehicle crime111.79-26.67%
Burglary70.890.00%
Public order70.570.00%
Other theft60.57-40.00%
Drugs60.49-53.85%
Theft from the person50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime20.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.798.11%
Anti-social behaviour323.25-3.03%
Vehicle crime152.607.14%
Drugs131.2244.44%
Other theft101.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.8140.00%
Burglary70.57-12.50%
Public order70.57-50.00%
Theft from the person50.57150.00%
Other crime40.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.010.00%
Vehicle crime142.680.00%
Public order141.140.00%
Other theft141.140.00%
Drugs91.140.00%
Burglary80.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Other crime40.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202464
April 202430
January 202438
December 202322
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
April 202436
January 202426
December 202332
November 202340
October 202337

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cotall Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Thomas Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wallwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tidey Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ursula Gould Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Celandine Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Compton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Burgess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Furze Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Maddams Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1