Crime Rate in Bow West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bow West

The total recorded crimes in Bow West, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bow West crime rate of 1.69 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (414.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Bow West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhondda Grove with total crimes: 37
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Arnold Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Bow West has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bow West)CrimesRank (Bow West)CrimesRank (Bow West)
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
Bow East218 81,456 102,277 8
Lansbury211 91,476 92,133 11
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202533
March 202537
February 202540
January 202533
December 202432
November 202436
October 202437
September 202431
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 202518
December 20247
November 202418
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202523
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 202414
August 202423
July 20242
May 202411

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bow West in May 2025

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

1. Rhondda Grove (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Old Ford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Arnold Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bow Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haverfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Tredegar Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Gunmakers Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Zealand Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Royal Victor Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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