WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Bromley South, Tower Hamlets

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bromley South, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Total Crimes

131
trending_up +19.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.13per 1k
trending_up +2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,982

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences34
Anti-social Behaviour29
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Vehicle Crime10
Public Order10
Other Theft8
Drug Offences8
Robbery8
Theft from Person7
Shoplifting2
Burglary2
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Violet Road Map
Other theft: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
14
On or near Empson Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
9
On or near Rounton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1
9
On or near Devas Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Gale Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 2Public order: 1
7
On or near Yeo Street Map
Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 2Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Blackthorn Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Hannaford Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Maltings Close Map
Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Towcester Road Map
Vehicle crime: 3Public order: 1
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Tower Hamlets district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Tower Hamlets

National Safety

Top 17%Riskiest

City Average

119.25per 1k

Local Policing

Mile End

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Local Priorities

Anti Social Behaviour form vehicles meetings, youths and drug misuse in Thomas Road, Burdett Road, Saracen Street, Canton Street

Issued: 30 Mar 2026

Status Update

Mile End SNT have conducted proactive patrols along Mile End Road and Bow Road, both high visibility and plain clothed foot patrols, working in partnership with THEO's and Park Guard.

Actioned: 30 Mar 2026

Burglary

Burglary remains a ward priority. There remains to be a significant number of parcel thefts from within communal areas of blocks of flats. We remain in contact with the property management companies and have supplied crime prevention advice and continue with local patrols. Residents are encouraged to use parcel pick-up locations and to ensure that the communal door is secure after use and that residents are not followed into the blocks.

Issued: 30 Mar 2026

Status Update

Crime prevention posters being supplied, parcel collections points are encouraged to be used, local patrols will be conducted.

Actioned: 30 Mar 2026

Drug use within the following locations, Thomas Road and Burdett Road E14, Saracen and Canton Street E14 and Bow Common Lane E3

Issued: 30 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers from Mile End SNT will conduct intelligence led patrols in the affected areas, focusing on patrols in the evening and engaging with partners such as Park Guard. Residents are encouraged to report offences to assist officers with times and possible offenders.

Actioned: 30 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

BIKE MARKING EVENT

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schedule

4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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St Paul's Way Community Centre, 83 Saint Paul's Way London

JUL21

WALK,TALK AND DO

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Thomas Road London

JUL21

WALK,TALK AND DO

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Thomas Road London

AUG11

BIKE MARKING EVENT

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Mile End Leisure Centre, London

AUG19

WALK,TALK AND DO

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Canton Street London

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