Crime Rate in Bromley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley North

The total recorded crimes in Bromley North, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley North crime rate of 0.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bromley North, encompassing approximately 133,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Bromley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Devons Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bow Church with total crimes: 11

How safe is Bromley North?

To understand the safety of Bromley North, we need to analyze Bromley North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Bromley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1088 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bromley North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bromley North had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,550 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bromley North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Bromley North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bromley North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bromley North has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Bromley North crimes were 1,088. The crime rate of Bromley North in 2024 was 8.12 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley North were around 1,550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.57 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Bethnal Green416 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown305 32,414 23,795 2
Whitechapel305 22,057 43,199 5
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
St Peter's288 41,736 63,482 4
Mile End238 71,738 52,229 9
Shadwell228 81,478 82,719 6
Weavers242 61,616 72,308 7
Bow East191 101,456 102,277 8
Lansbury174 111,476 92,133 11
St Katharine's & Wapping198 91,207 121,785 14
Bow West164 121,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town145 141,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green162 131,078 151,990 12
Island Gardens95 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's127 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South118 17746 17889 19
Poplar78 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse68 20450 20700 20

Bromley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202519
January 202525
December 202431
November 202426
October 202443
September 202435
August 202451
April 202444

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 202416
August 202420
July 20241
May 20244
April 202415

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 202418
September 202413
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202528
January 202528
December 202431
November 202432
October 202436
September 202448
August 202427
July 20242
May 20244
April 202441

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
April 20246

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 202513
December 20243
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bromley North postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Devons Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bow Church (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Harston Walk (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Old Brewery Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bruce Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Devons Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Purdy Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
9. Powis Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Old Brewery Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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