Crime Rate in Bromley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley South

The total recorded crimes in Bromley South, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley South 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 South, encompassing approximately 164,345 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (90.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Bromley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeo Street with total crimes: 24
  • Violet Road with total crimes: 18
  • William Guy Gardens with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bromley South?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Bromley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 746 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bromley South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Bromley South had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 889 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bromley South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromley South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromley South has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Bromley South crimes were 746. The crime rate of Bromley South in 2024 was 4.54 (year) or 0.38 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley South were around 889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.41 (year) or 0.45 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley South)CrimesRank (Bromley South)CrimesRank (Bromley South)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
Canary Wharf335 42,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel340 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's333 51,736 63,482 4
Shadwell301 71,478 82,719 6
Weavers212 121,616 72,308 7
Bow East272 91,456 102,277 8
Lansbury279 81,476 92,133 11
Bow West182 151,176 132,137 10
St Katharine's & Wapping271 101,207 121,785 14
Blackwall & Cubitt Town255 111,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green209 141,078 151,990 12
Bromley North211 131,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens120 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Bromley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 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 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202531
May 202523
April 202526
March 202519
February 202525
January 202515
December 202412
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 20243
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202529
May 202537
April 202539
March 202542
February 202533
January 202533
December 202428
November 202438
October 202434
September 202428
August 202432

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley South in July 2025

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

1. Yeo Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Violet Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. William Guy Gardens (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Gale Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Bromley-By-Bow (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
6. Hannaford Walk (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Maltings Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Towcester Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Tidey Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
10. Twelvetrees Crescent (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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