Crime Rate in Shortlands & Park Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shortlands & Park Langley

The total recorded crimes in Shortlands & Park Langley, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shortlands & Park Langley crime rate of 2.05 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 Shortlands & Park Langley, encompassing approximately 38,020 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Shortlands & Park Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Woodlea Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shortlands & Park Langley?

To understand the safety of Shortlands & Park Langley, we need to analyze Shortlands & Park Langley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Shortlands & Park Langley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 549 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shortlands & Park Langley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Shortlands & Park Langley had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,109 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shortlands & Park Langley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Shortlands & Park Langley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Shortlands & Park Langley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shortlands & Park Langley has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Shortlands & Park Langley crimes were 549. The crime rate of Shortlands & Park Langley in 2024 was 14.44 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shortlands & Park Langley were around 1,109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.17 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shortlands & Park Langley)CrimesRank (Shortlands & Park Langley)CrimesRank (Shortlands & Park Langley)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Shortlands & Park Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 202416
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202532
March 202511
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202421
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 202423
October 20248
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Shortlands & Park Langley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shortlands & Park Langley postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Woodlea Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Mill Vale (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bromley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Pickhurst Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tavistock Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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