02 Apr Latest Ward Crimes 17-31 March 2026 and Unlicensed Waste Collectors
Dear Residents,
Please find below the crime record for the period from 17th March to 31 March 2026.
Very pleasing to see a generally low amount of crime, particularly no burglaries. Worrying to see a robbery and a possible attempted robbery. Even if the latter wasn’t actually an attempted robbery, an attempt to intimidate the behaviour of the suspects was very nasty and hopefully if the same boys try it again they’ll get caught. I’m just pleased that the victim was able to outrun them and get into the safety of his own home.
On the community engagement side:
- I’m hoping to pop into St Mary’s Church on Easter Sunday
- The next two “Cuppa With A Copper” sessions will be on Friday 10/04/26 and Tuesday 28/04/26. Both are from 10am to 11am at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road
- Our next panel meeting will be on Tuesday 21/04/26. It starts at 7.30pm and will be in the Friends Room at St Mary’s Church
Look forward to seeing some of you at these events. Thanks as always for your help & support.
Kind regards,
Adam Charles
PCSO 7572 SN
Shortlands & Park Langley Safer Neighbourhood Team
Shortlands Crime Record 17/03/26-31/03/26
Theft from Motor Vehicle:
- 16/03/25 Late evening-17/03/25 early morning. Shortlands Gardens. Money & passport stolen from vehicle.
- 30/03/26 Early morning. Queen Anne Avenue. Loose change stolen from vehicle.
- 29./03/26 Late evening- 30/03/26 early morning. Queen Anne Avenue. Wallet stolen from vehicle.
Vehicle Interference:
- 17/03/26 Overnight. Valan Leas. Suspect entered vehicle. Untidy search carried out. Nothing taken.
Robbery:
- 18/03/26 Early evening. On train between Shortlands & Bromley South. Suspects approached victim and asked to see his phone. Victim showed them phone. They then asked him to reset the phone to factory settings. On of the suspects lifted up his top to reveal a knife. Fearing for his safety the victim reset the phone & handed it over.
- 29/03/25 Mid evening. Near Langley Park School Youth chased down alleyway by two other youths. Victim believes one of the suspects was carrying a knife. This could have been an attempted robbery but has been recorded as Public Order causing alarm & distress. This is due to no attempt being made to steal anything or verbal demands to hand over property.
Theft of Motor Vehicle:
- 26/03/26 Overnight. Farnaby Road. Motorcycle stolen. Parked on road while rider was delivering food. Black Honda WW motorcycle.
- 26/3/26 Late evening-27/03/26 early morning. Vehicle stolen from driveway. Black Lexus.
- 29/03/26 Early evening-30/03/26 early morning. Kingswood Road. Vehicle stolen from outside house. Grey Landrover Defender.
Theft:
- 27/03/26 Early evening. Victim’s bag snatched as she left Shortlands BR Station.
Assault:
- 26/03/26 Late afternoon. Shortlands BR Station. Victim attacked while preaching the gospel. Suspect grabbed hold of victim and kicked his legs away causing him to fall to the floor.
From Bromley Trading Standards:
Beware of Unlicensed Waste Collectors
Recent reports of fly-tipping with unlicensed waste carriers offering cheap rubbish removal, have prompted the warning to residents to verify waste carrier licences to maintain the duty of care.
At this time of year, as many of us tend to our gardens and DIY projects, we typically end up with more garden and bulky waste to dispose of. Some of this waste may be sadly dumped by unlicensed waste carriers inadvertently hired by residents or businesses, causing an increase in fly-tipping crime.
Waste that has been unlawfully disposed of can leave residents and businesses liable for a potential fine, even when they have paid in good faith. To avoid this, make sure to only hire a registered waste carrier and learn how to spot the signs of an unlicensed waste carrier or collector.
Warning signs of an unlicensed waste collector:
- Cash-only payments
- No paperwork or receipts
- No business address or contact details
- Very low prices (compared with legitimate carriers)
- Unmarked vehicles
Protect yourself:
Residents and businesses are responsible for ensuring their waste is handled lawfully and therefore must make thorough checks to maintain their duty of care. For more information on duty of care, please visit the council website:
http://www.bromley.gov.uk/recycling-rubbish-waste/waste-carriers
Residents and businesses should always check that any trader offering waste removal is a registered waste carrier. This can be verified via the Environment Agency Waste Carrier Register which is available online:
https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers
If a trader does not provide their Waste Carrier Registration Number, they should not be used under any circumstances.
Fly-tipping can result in legal action against the person who hired the unlicensed waste collector, particularly in cases where the person does not respond to the council’s enquiries or where they cannot demonstrate their duty of care, with residents and businesses needing to make checks that the waste collector being used is bona fide.
Bromley Council Waste Collection:
To support residents with the disposal of garden waste at this time of the year, please see the locations and operating times of our weekend recycling sites which are now open:
www.bromley.gov.uk/GardenWasteTemporarySites
Residents are also encouraged to subscribe for regular garden waste collection throughout the gardening season via the garden waste collection service:
www.bromley.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling/green-garden-waste/2
Bromley Council offers waste collection services, and residents can book collections for garden waste and bulky waste via the council website:
Residents can also visit the council’s recycling sites this Spring, these include the Churchfields Road Reuse and Recycling Centre as well as the Baths Road Weekend Reuse and Recycling Centre, with booking details and fees available on the council website:
www.bromley.gov.uk/recycling-sites
Residents are also advised that they can use the council’s Trading Standards Checked scheme to hire a verified trader for gardening and other home maintenance work, such as landscaping, roofing, etc:
www.bromley.gov.uk/tradingstandardschecked
Report and information
Report unlicensed waste carrier anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or on the council website:
www.bromley.gov.uk/directory-record/6192/crimestoppers
Report fly-tipping and other enviro-crime to Bromley Council on the council website — up to £500 from the Enviro-crime Reward Scheme is available to anyone whose evidence is used to successfully prosecute offenders:
www.bromley.gov.uk/envirocrime
You can also visit the council website for more Trading Standards advice on doorstep crime and other useful information:
www.bromley.gov.uk/trading-standards
Contact Citizens Advice for help and advice on 0808 223 1133 or on the Citizens Advice website:
Businesses can register or renew waste carrier licences via the GOV.UK website:
www.gov.uk/register-renew-waste-carrier-broker-dealer-england
For general information about scams in various languages visit the Friends Against Scams website: