Generally Shortlands is one of the most crime-free wards in the whole Borough of Bromley. The SRA is part of the Shortlands Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel, which includes our local police, residents and Councillors. When it meets every two months the Panel reviews the current local crime picture and agrees law enforcement priorities in the Ward for the future – currently tackling theft of and from motor vehicles, tackling anti-social behaviour, including speeding, and safeguarding vulnerable people.
This section of our website includes a fortnightly update on crime in Shortlands Ward and, when necessary, warnings about scams being run in our area. Below is the latest fortnightly crime report, prepared by our PCSO Adam Charles…
Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st September to 16th September 2025. Concerning to see a burglary happening when someone was at home. Thankfully when challenged the suspects fled. Disappointing to see we’ve had an increase in both burglary & theft of motor vehicle. If...
The Metropolitan Police is launching the next phase of its overall strategy, known as 'New Met for London 2'. It is a detailed document, but they are very concerned to get it right. They want to listen to the views of communities here in Bromley to...
Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 16th to 31st August 2025. Overall, not too bad with several days with nothing to report. Very sad and worrying to see a sexual assault on the ward. Although the victim quickly called police unfortunately it was too...
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Residents, Please find below the crime record for the period from 17 July to 31 July 2025. Very worrying to see racist graffiti being sprayed in the area covering both the public highway & private property. If you see...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period 1st July to 16th July. Fortunately, we’ve had very little crime in the last fortnight. Very pleasing to see no burglaries or robberies: Regarding motor vehicle crime it’s always worth looking...
The Metropolitan Police have launched a new engagement platform, 'Met Engage', to help them communicate with Londoners more effectively. It will allow those who sign up to choose what kind of information they want from the police, see what events are happening in their area,...
A new alert has been issued by Action Fraud, warning about quishing, a form of phishing where a fraudulent QR code is scanned, designed to steal personal and financial information. The warning encourages people to stay vigilant and double check QR codes to see if...
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to be wary of doorstep pedlars selling household goods at your door. Engaging with sellers at the door comes with the risk of buying poor quality goods at inflated prices and practical difficulty in getting redress. The warning follows local reports...
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