18 Mar Latest Ward Crimes 1-17 March 2026
Dear Residents,
Please find below the crime record for the period from 1 March to 17th March 26.
Very pleased to see no burglaries and a drop in theft of motor vehicle offences.
Unfortunately, we had two catalytic convertor thefts on Friday having not had any for a year or two. Hopefully this won’t become a major issue, but it could be worth speaking to your garage or dealership re the best way to secure your catalytic convertor.
Also, pleased to see there were no robberies. Let’s hope we see a drop in thefts from motor vehicle in the next fortnight & that we have a burglary-free March.
On the community engagement side, we’re hoping to visit the community café at St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 18/03/26).
Our next Cuppa With A Copper session is this Thursday 19th March from 10am to 11am at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road.
Hope to see some of you at these events.
Thanks as always for your help & support.
Kind Regards,
Adam Charles
PCSO 7572 SN
Shortlands & Park Langley SNT
Shortlands Crime Record 01/03/26-17/03/26
Theft of Motor Vehicle:
- 06/03/26. Early evening. Hayes Way. Vehicle stolen from driveway. The night before while the vehicle was being unloaded someone sneaked into the cab and used a computer to copy the vehicle’s access codes from the dashboard. This enabled the suspects to come back & steal the vehicle despite the keys being in a Faraday case.
Theft from Motor Vehicle:
- 09/03/26 Late morning-early afternoon. Hole drilled in van door. Tools stolen.
- 10/03/26 Mid morning-late afternoon. Park Hill Road. Number plates stolen.
- 11/03/26 Mid morning-late afternoon. Farnaby Road junction with Ravensbourne Avenue. Number plates stolen.
- 13/08/26 Late morning. Shortlands Road. Catalytic convertor stolen.
- 13/08/26 Mid morning-early afternoon. Shortlands Road. Catalytic convertor stolen.
Criminal Damage:
- 11/03/26 Overnight-late morning. Westmoreland Road. Communal door locks broken on block of flats.