Crime Rate in Bromley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley South

The total recorded crimes in Bromley South, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley South crime rate of 0.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Bromley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeo Street with total crimes: 11
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 8
  • Towcester Road with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Bromley South has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 0.61 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley South)CrimesRank (Bromley South)CrimesRank (Bromley South)
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
Bromley North141 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens109 17595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Bromley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley South in May 2025

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

1. Yeo Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Chiltern Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Towcester Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Violet Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maltings Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belton Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Bromley-By-Bow (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Maddams Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hannaford Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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