WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

bow east Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for bow east, localized within tower hamlets.

Total Crimes

204
trending_up +15.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

124.26per 1k
trending_up +0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,524

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences49
Anti-social Behaviour44
Theft from Person22
Burglary16
Other Theft14
Drug Offences10
Public Order10
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Bicycle Theft9
Vehicle Crime7
Robbery6
Other Crime5
Shoplifting2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hackney Wick Map
Theft from the person: 7Robbery: 5Violence and sexual offences: 5
22
On or near Wick Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 3Vehicle crime: 1
9
On or near Iceland Road Map
Drugs: 4Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
6
On or near Alameda Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 2Drugs: 1
6
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Theft from the person: 1
6
On or near Roach Road Map
Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre Map
Public order: 2Bicycle theft: 2Other crime: 1
5
On or near Hart Yard Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Pulteney Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Iceland Road Map
Burglary: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within tower hamlets district.

Local Rank

#5safest in tower hamlets

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

119.25per 1k

Local Policing

Hackney Wick

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Theft from Motor Vehicle

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Due to a recent increase in thefts from vehicles, the team will analyse available crime data and use the information to conduct targeted high visibility patrols in areas identified. During the course of the patrols, residents will be spoken to and crime prevention advice leaflets distributed. Arrest enquiries will also be conducted for individuals identified as committing theft related offences,

Additionally, extensive CCTV enquiries will be conducted to identify offenders and conduct arrest enquiries on those identified.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Robbery and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

There are local concerns over violent crime, such as serious assaults and robberies, and such crime being targeted against women and girls.

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

As part of the VAWG initiative, regular ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions take place, details of which are published online. The team also conduct joint patrols and activities with the Hackney Enforcement Officers to target ASB and criminal offenders. Due to phone and bike thefts being a continued issue, phone and bike marking events continue to take place and will be offered to local residents. Arrest enquiries will also be conducted for those who have been identified as committing violent crime.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Theft from the person has been a concern for local residents in recent months with it being one of the higher crime types on the ward, namely phone thefts.

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Utilising up to date and relevant crime data, the team regularly target the areas where these offences are more frequently committed. The team work alongside partner agencies such as Hackney Enforcement and BTP to provide additional awareness and crime prevention as well as conducting both Hi-Vis and plain clothes patrols.

The team monitor overnight crimes on the ward and conduct extensive CCTV enquiries to identify offenders and, once identified, conduct arrest enquiries to bring those offenders to justice.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

WALK, TALK AND DO - MABLEY GREEN

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Mabley Green, Lee Conservancy Road London

MAY14

Walk, Talk and Do Well street Common

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Well Street Common User Group, Well Street London

MAY16

walk, walk and do East Bay ln

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4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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East Bay Lane London

MAY25

Walk, Talk and do Biggs Square

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Biggs Square London

MAY27

WALK, TALK AND DO - MABLEY GREEN

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Mabley Green skatepark, 1 Lee Conservancy Road London

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