Crime Rate in Bromley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley South

The total recorded crimes in Bromley South, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley South crime rate of 0.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Bromley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Violet Road with total crimes: 10
  • Rounton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Blackthorn Street with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bromley South has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Bethnal Green416 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown305 32,414 23,795 2
Whitechapel305 22,057 43,199 5
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
St Peter's288 41,736 63,482 4
Mile End238 71,738 52,229 9
Shadwell228 81,478 82,719 6
Weavers242 61,616 72,308 7
Bow East191 101,456 102,277 8
Lansbury174 111,476 92,133 11
St Katharine's & Wapping198 91,207 121,785 14
Bow West164 121,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town145 141,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green162 131,078 151,990 12
Bromley North132 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens95 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's127 16789 161,269 17
Poplar78 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse68 20450 20700 20

Bromley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202525
January 202515
December 202412
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424
April 202425

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
April 20249

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 March 2025

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

1. Violet Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rounton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Blackthorn Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Swaton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Furze Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Twelvetrees Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Maltings Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Invicta Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Gale Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Yeo Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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