Crime Rate in Bow West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bow West

The total recorded crimes in Bow West, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bow West crime rate of 1.98 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 West, encompassing approximately 91,710 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Bow West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bow West?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Bow West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1176 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bow West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Bow West had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,137 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bow West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bow West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bow West has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Bow West crimes were 1,176. The crime rate of Bow West in 2024 was 12.82 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bow West were around 2,137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.30 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bow West)CrimesRank (Bow West)CrimesRank (Bow West)
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
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
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Bow West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (71 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 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 (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202544
May 202531
April 202533
March 202537
February 202540
January 202533
December 202432
November 202436
October 202437
September 202431
August 202427

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202571
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 202478

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202529
May 202530
April 202544
March 202526
February 202520
January 202522
December 202426
November 202429
October 202445
September 202433
August 202453

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202513
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 202518
December 20247
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20258
March 202514
February 20253
January 202511
December 20244
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202532
May 20257
April 20255
March 202523
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 202414
August 202423

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202536
April 20257
March 202514
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412

High Crime Locations Bow West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
2. Old Ford Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
3. Alfred Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Daling Way (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Clements Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Bow Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gunmakers Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hewlett Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coborn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rhondda Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Robbery1

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