Crime Rate in Bromley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley North

The total recorded crimes in Bromley North, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley North crime rate of 1.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Bromley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • 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 areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • 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 areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bromley North has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley North)CrimesRank (Bromley North)CrimesRank (Bromley North)
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
Bow West155 141,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town185 131,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green186 121,078 151,990 12
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

Bromley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202542
March 202525
February 202528
January 202528
December 202431
November 202432
October 202436
September 202448
August 202427
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 202416
August 202420
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202536
March 202531
February 202519
January 202525
December 202431
November 202426
October 202443
September 202435
August 202451

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202516
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 202418
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202514
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 202513
January 202513
December 20243
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley North in May 2025

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

1. Merchant Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Bow Church (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Campbell Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harston Walk (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wellington Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rainhill Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hancock Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
9. Reeves Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bow Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.