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 March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shortlands & Park Langley crime rate of 1.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shortlands & Park Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shortlands & Park Langley has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)
Bromley Town234 31,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray237 11,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator235 21,468 22,548 3
Orpington108 10916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley135 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
Mottingham102 11711 11979 14
Plaistow82 13668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge84 12553 141,007 13
Chislehurst71 16583 13951 16
Hayes & Coney Hall80 14477 16880 17
Clock House60 19471 17972 15
Darwin75 15349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll70 17385 19669 20
Biggin Hill47 21447 18803 18
Chelsfield42 22382 20595 21
West Wickham53 20377 21582 22

Shortlands & Park Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202421
September 202418
August 202418
April 202428

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 202416
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
April 202419

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 202423
October 20248
September 202418
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
April 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Winchester Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Durham Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shortlands (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Recreation Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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