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Crime in Shortlands

Shortlands had 255 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 73.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bromley area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

BR2, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shortlands

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73.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

89 Mar 69 Apr 90 May 86 Jun 71 Jul 98 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shortlands. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6726%
violence6525%
vehicle crime4116%
shoplifting187%
burglary145%
drugs135%
public order125%
other crime73%

Shortlands against Bromley

TypeShortlands per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence18.720.8▲ 3%
Burglary43.3–
Vehicle crime11.810.9▲ 32%
Anti-social behaviour19.318▲ 31%
Theft and robbery47.4▼ 53%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bromley Park207.3▲ 15%
Plaistow110.1▲ 11%
Beckenham102.6▼ 19%
Bromley101.9▲ 12%
Sundridge74.8▲ 5%
Shortlands73.4▲ 3%
Park Langley27.2▲ 5%
See every Bromley area ranked on the crime in Bromley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Shortlands a safe area?

Shortlands had about 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Shortlands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (67), followed by violence (65) and vehicle crime (41).