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…
No crimes were reported in Shortlands ward in the fortnight to 4 May. Phishing emails Regarding phishing emails, you can report these to report@phishing.gov.uk For dodgy tax phishing emails, report to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk The different banks also have their own reporting addresses: phishing@natwest.com internetsecurity@barclays.co.uk phishing@hsbc.com emailscams@lloydsbanking.co.uk phishing@rbs.com reportfraud@metrobank.plc.uk phishing@santander.co.uk...
Sunday 19/04/20 0100- 0200 Hours. Money Stolen from BMW X5 at no 35. Crime reference CR3307796/20. Saturday 18/04/20 1330 Hours- Sunday 19/04/20 1915 Hours. Money stolen from Grey Range Rover Evoque at no 48. Crime reference CR3307797/20. Thursday 16/04/20 1300 Hours- Sunday 19/04/20 1300...
Dear Residents Please see below the crime record for the period from 1st April to 15th April. The lockdown has seen a considerable drop in crime hence only two offences. Re the barbecue theft in Newbury Road. Due to current circumstances people are spending a lot more time...
We want you to know how to access support and safeguard against scams but would firstly re-iterate Government/NHS guidelines about maintaining good hygiene; only go out for food, health reasons, essential work or exercise and stay 2 metres from people outside your household - particularly...
Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period to 31 March. There was only one offence. Please remain vigilant. Despite the current restrictions crime is still occurring across the borough although from looking at our ward and the two neighbouring wards (Copers Cope & Kelsey...
We have heard from the Met Police Cyber Crime Unit that there has been a 400% increase in Coronavirus related scams this month with victim losses at nearly £1 million. For the full story, visit the Action Fraud website and click on the Coronavirus scam alerts. Meanwhile,...
From our neighbouring Ward PCSO Adam Lighterhouse in Hayes and Coney Hall: Dear residents, Please be aware that we have had a new scam attempt reported on the Ward. Some elderly and vulnerable people receiving ‘phone calls from people claiming to be the police and organising a care...
I just wanted to issue a reminder regarding scammers. Unfortunately, these people do not seem to give up and the Covid-19 pandemic has just given further opportunities for exploitation of people. There have been reports that people are knocking at doors claiming to be from the...
Dear Residents Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st March to 16th March. Things were generally going very well until Thursday & Friday when there were a couple of burglaries and a theft from a motor vehicle. It looks like Shortlands may have been...
Please be aware that we have sadly had reports regarding bogus builders operating in Coney Hall and in the West Wickham area. Described as a white male in his fifties - large/stocky build and driving a white flatbed truck. He wears dark clothing and is always...