Crime Rates at Polydamas Close, London, E3 2ZA

Polydamas Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Polydamas Close (E3 2ZA) in the last 12 months was 70.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the Bow East average (135.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Polydamas Close (E3 2ZA), the main crime hotspot is near Bow Road. Police recorded 143 crimes here, including 70 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.