Crime Rate in Bow East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bow East

The total recorded crimes in Bow East, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bow East crime rate of 1.32 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 Bow East, encompassing approximately 165,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Bow East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roach Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hackney Wick with total crimes: 12
  • Payne Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bow East?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Bow East reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,456 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bow East witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Bow East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,277 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bow East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Bow East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bow East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bow East has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Bow East crimes were 1,456. The crime rate of Bow East in 2024 was 8.81 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bow East were around 2,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.77 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bow East)CrimesRank (Bow East)CrimesRank (Bow East)
Bethnal Green389 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown291 42,414 23,795 2
Canary Wharf343 22,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel342 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's268 51,736 63,482 4
Mile End241 61,738 52,229 9
Shadwell191 111,478 82,719 6
Weavers200 101,616 72,308 7
St Katharine's & Wapping222 71,207 121,785 14
Lansbury211 91,476 92,133 11
Bow West155 141,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town185 131,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green186 121,078 151,990 12
Bromley North141 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens109 17595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Bow East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 202520
January 202513
December 202417
November 202421
October 202413
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202558
March 202568
February 202558
January 202558
December 202468
November 202453
October 202452
September 202454
August 202449

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202516
February 202519
January 202517
December 202417
November 202423
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202426
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202532
March 202541
February 202535
January 202540
December 202448
November 202440
October 202449
September 202467
August 202456

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 202414
November 202416
October 202411
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 202514
January 202516
December 202411
November 202422
October 202412
September 202420
August 20247

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 202416
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bow East in May 2025

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

1. Roach Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
2. Hackney Wick (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Payne Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Tamar Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. Alameda Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Usher Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Wyke Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ewart Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Douro Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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