WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Shortlands & Park Langley, Bromley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shortlands & Park Langley, localized within Bromley.

Total Crimes

73
trending_up +1.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

27.43per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

16,215

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Anti-social Behaviour16
Vehicle Crime12
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Theft5
Public Order4
Robbery4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1
13
On or near High Street Map
Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
6
On or near Bromley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Shortlands Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Ravensbourne Avenue Map
Vehicle crime: 3
3
On or near Beckenham Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Rosemere Place Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Beckenham Lane Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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Local Rank

#1safest in Bromley

National Safety

Top 10%Safest

City Average

81.0per 1k

Local Policing

Shortlands and Park Langley

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Local Priorities

Tackling theft of and theft from motor vehicles.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols where it is identified through police overnight checks, also from information provided by the public where these type of offences are occurring. This is regularly brought up and circulated at the ward panel meetings with static data. Encourage members of the public using Met Engage to upload ring door bell cameras and CCTV to the system so any suspects can be traced and identified.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Tackling anti social behaviour, drug related behaviour and speeding

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Regular speed checks and patrolling ASB hot spots where vehicles are being driven in an Anti-social manor. Advise local residents this can be recorded without putting them at risk we can consider a Sec 59 notice.
This is only where a vehicle is used in a manner and is recorded or witnessed by Police, causing alarm, distress or annoyance.
If 1 of these notices is issued in a 12 month period the vehicle may be seized on the second occurrence.
Through intelligence checks on Connect, the police intel system direct patrols to information of drug use or sales.
When speed checks are conducted, if there is a speeding radar device available, and an officer trained enforcement tickets will be issued. Ward panel members welcome to attend to observe speeding checks.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Residential Burglary.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Patrol high crime Burglary areas and monitor the Connect system for overnight reports for a more directed patrol. Leaflet drops if a Hot Spot area is identified, advising on crime prevention. Drop in sessions to provide advice around securing property and if possible property marking. Make regular contact with local residents who have started up a local WhatsApp group for intel.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

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