Crime in Shortlands & Park Langley: statistics, rates and trends
937 crimes were recorded in Shortlands & Park Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shortlands & Park Langley at a glance
- Crime trends in Shortlands & Park Langley
- Types of crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
- Shortlands & Park Langley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shortlands & Park Langley
- Demographics of Shortlands & Park Langley
- Questions about crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (216), violence and sexual offences (189) and vehicle crime (139) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shortlands & Park Langley | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 937 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,730 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shortlands & Park Langley of any year here (937 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 937 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 951 | 60.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 977 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,137 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,526 | 97.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,436 | 91.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,451 | 92.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,253 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,101 | 70.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shortlands & Park Langley recorded notably more vehicle crime (78% above the national rate) and robbery (54% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (63% below). On the year before, theft from the person fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 12.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 139 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 67 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.6 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shortlands & Park Langley; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham and Bickley & Sundridge (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shortlands & Park Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +227% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | +80% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +42% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | +50% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -14% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | -14% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | -13% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Shortlands & Park Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near High Street | 64 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Shortlands | 26 |
| On or near Colebrook Rise | 22 |
| On or near Hayes Lane | 20 |
| On or near Pump House Close | 20 |
| On or near Ethelbert Road | 19 |
| On or near Cheveney Walk | 18 |
Of the 721 crimes in Shortlands & Park Langley with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 45.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 23.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Shortlands & Park Langley has an estimated population of 15,730 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.5%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shortlands & Park Langley average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shortlands & Park Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shortlands & Park Langley a safe place to live?
Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Shortlands & Park Langley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (189).
Is crime in Shortlands & Park Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shortlands & Park Langley was down 1% on the year before: 937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 951 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shortlands & Park Langley?
About 15,730 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shortlands & Park Langley?
Shortlands & Park Langley is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.