Crime in Shortlands & Park Langley: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in Shortlands & Park Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shortlands & Park Langley
- Questions about crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
- About this data
934 crimes were recorded in Shortlands & Park Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 208 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shortlands & Park Langley has the 2,623rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shortlands & Park Langley | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 934 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,730 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shortlands & Park Langley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,544 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (934). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 934 | 59.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 936 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 989 | 62.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,157 | 73.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,544 | 98.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,445 | 91.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,425 | 90.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,253 | 79.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,077 | 68.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shortlands & Park Langley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+55%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-34%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 13.2 | 0.86 | -5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 11.7 | 0.34 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 8.3 | 1.69 | -6% |
| Drugs | 73 | 4.6 | 1.42 | +55% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -9% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.9 | 0.42 | +29% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -27% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.3 | 1.69 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.6 | 0.94 | -34% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +114% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -83% |
Anti-social behaviour in Shortlands & Park Langley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Shortlands & Park Langley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shortlands & Park Langley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shortlands & Park Langley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shortlands & Park Langley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shortlands & Park Langley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shortlands & Park Langley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shortlands & Park Langley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shortlands & Park Langley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shortlands & Park Langley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shortlands & Park Langley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shortlands & Park Langley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shortlands & Park Langley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shortlands & Park Langley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shortlands & Park Langley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shortlands & Park Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +223% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,714 | 107.0 | +80% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +42% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,469 | 87.0 | +47% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -13% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | -12% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -12% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +22% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Shortlands & Park Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near High Street | 55 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Shortlands | 26 |
| On or near Pump House Close | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Hayes Lane | 20 |
| On or near Mill Vale | 19 |
| On or near Cheveney Walk | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shortlands & Park Langley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 34.4% |
| Not recorded | 208 | 22.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 9.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Shortlands & Park Langley has an estimated population of 15,730. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shortlands & Park Langley sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shortlands & Park Langley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Shortlands & Park Langley a safe place to live?
Shortlands & Park Langley recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Shortlands & Park Langley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (184).
Is crime in Shortlands & Park Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shortlands & Park Langley was almost unchanged on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 936 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shortlands & Park Langley?
Shortlands & Park Langley is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Shortlands & Park Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.