Latest Crime Update 31/05/2025

Dear Residents

Please find below the crime record for the period from 16 May to 31 May 2025.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen a bit of an increase in theft of motor vehicle offences but generally speaking crime remains low. Very pleased that in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 01/06/25) a resident of Farnaby Road noticed a male walking along the road trying car door handles.  She called 999.  As a result, officers attended leading to the arrest of the male. An excellent example of looking out for your neighbours and taking the appropriate action.

Now we’re enjoying warmer weather, a quick reminder to double check all windows are closed before leaving your home or vehicle.

On the community engagement side we’ll be hosting a Cuppa With A Copper session at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road on Friday 06/06/25 4pm to 5pm.  Hope to see some of you there.

Thanks as always for your help & support.

Kind Regards

Adam

Adam Charles

PCSO 7572 SN

Shortlands & Park Langley SNT

Shortlands Crime Record 16/05/25-31/05/25

Theft of Motor Vehicle-:

1. 16/05/25 Mid morning.  Downsbridge Road.  Vehicle stolen from outside house.  Grey Landrover Discovery.
2. 25/05/25 Overnight.  Wickham Way.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.  Grey Lexus RX450H.
3. 27/05/25 Late afternoon.  Warren Avenue.  Estate Agent’s car stolen while he was inside property carrying out a valuation.  Black Mercedes GLA
4. 29/05/25 Late evening-30/05/25 early morning.  Hayes Way.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.  Victim recovered his vehicle by using tracker.  Toyota Hilux.
5. 30/05/25 Mid evening-31/05/25 early afternoon.  Bushey Way. Blue Porsche Cayene stolen from driveway.

Criminal Damage-:

1. 11/05/25-18/05/25.  Durham Road.  Car tyres slashed in communal car park for block of flats.
2. 25/05/25 Overnight.  Westmoreland Road.  Brick pillar on driveway knocked over.

Burglary-:

1. 24/05/25-25/05/25 Overnight (attempted).  Riverpark Gardens.  Latch on garden gate broken.  Rear window then smashed but suspect(s) unable to gain access.
2. 23/05/25 Mid afternoon-25/05/25 mid evening.  Mays Hill Road.  Suspect(s) broke into

flat by smashing rear french window.  Large amount of cash stolen.

Theft from Motor Vehicle-:

1. 18/05/25 Overnight.  Madeira Avenue.  Blue badge stolen from vehicle following an untidy search.

Theft-:

1. 24/05/25 Late evening- 25/05/25 mid morning.  Beckenham Lane.  Bicycle stolen from communal area of block of flats.

Vehicle Interference-:

1. 30/05/25 Late evening.  Martins Road.  Suspects attempted to steal motorcycle but were unable to remove locking device.
2. 31/05/25-01/06/25 Overnight.  Farnaby Road.  Male arrested after resident noticed him walking along the road trying car door handles.  Resident called 999.