Latest Crime Update 31/08/2025

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06 Sep Latest Crime Update 31/08/2025

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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 late, and the suspect got away.  Also worrying to see a robbery & attempted robbery.  Very pleased that in the case of the attempted robbery that the suspects were scared off by passers-by.  Unfortunately, no one called 999.

Overall Shortlands & Park Langley Ward remains a safe place to live & work. If you’re looking to improve your home and/or vehicle security, it’s well worth visiting the “Secured by Design” website to find the best product for your needs.
On the community engagement side, we’re holding a drop-in surgery this Saturday (06/09/25) from 10am to 11am at Shortlands Library.  I’m also hoping to pop into post service tea & coffee at St Mary’s Church on Sunday morning 7th Sept.  Our next “Cuppa With A Copper” session will be on Friday 19/09/25 from 4pm to 5pm at Costa Coffee, Westmoreland Road.

Thanks as always for your help & support.

Kind Regards

 

Adam Charles

PCSO 7572 SN

Shortlands & Park Langley SNT

 

Shortlands Crime Record 16/08/25-31/08/25


Robbery:

  1. 17/08/25 Early morning.  Tootswood Road.  Victim attacked after alighting from his car to enter his parent’s house.  Stole watch & car keys.  Opened car & looked through it without stealing anything.  Did not take car.
  2. 16/08/25 Mid afternoon (attempted).  Pickhurst Park.  Two boys (victims) were waiting for a lift when they were approached by three other boys (suspects).  One of the suspects grabbed one of the victims & asked to see his phone.  Scared off by passers by.


Theft of Motor Vehicle:

  1. 18/08/25 Late evening.  Red Lodge Road.  Tractor stolen from golf club maintenance compound.
  2. 18/08/25 Late evening-19/08/25 early morning.  Brabourne Rise.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.  Dark grey Ford Ranger Pick Up Truck.
  3. 26/08/25 Early afternoon.  Bromley Avenue.  Black Ford Galaxy stolen from driveway.
  4. 28/08/25 Mid morning.  Ravensmead Road.  Dark grey Citroen Dispatch van stolen from driveway.  Doors left open & keys in ignition as workmen were constantly going to & from van.

 

Theft:

  1. 19/08/25 Early evening.  Westmoreland Road.  Large quantity of meat stolen from convenience store.
  2. 21/08/25 Overnight.  Wickham Way.  Cables stolen from BT Outreach cabinet.
  3. 17/08/25 Early afternoon.  Shortlands Grove.  Lead stolen from roof of flats.

 

Theft from Motor Vehicle:

  1. 22/08/25 Mid morning.  Broadoaks Way.  Wallet stolen from vehicle.
  2. 22/08/25 Overnight.  Brabourne Rise.  Bag stolen from back seat of vehicle.  Some items recovered in St Dunstan’s Lane.  Attempt was made to use card but victim had already cancelled it.

 

Burglary:

  1. 23/08/25 Overnight.  Shortlands Road.  Suspect gained access to side of office building and climbed up using window bars and an air conditioning box.  Forced open a first floor window.  Entered offices.  Following an untidy search a laptop, projector & cash were stolen.
  2. 22/08/25 Early afternoon- 23/08/25 late morning.  Woodmere Way.  Scooter stolen from garage.  Black Suzuki.  Recovered after being found by police in St Dunstan’s Lane.

 

Sexual Assault:

  1. 26/08/25 Mid evening.  Female inappropriately touched by male while leaving train at Shortlands Station.  Followed female to Shortlands Tavern.  Male ejected by bar staff.  Police called.  Area search.  No trace.
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