Hacton vs Shortlands and Park Langley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hacton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shortlands and Park Langley Metropolitan Police Service

      Hacton vs Shortlands and Park Langley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hacton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shortlands and Park Langley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,121 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hacton
      B Shortlands and Park Langley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,416
      4,121
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,313
      4,028
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hacton
      B Shortlands and Park Langley
      Violent Crime
      542 ↓8%
      926 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      603 ↑51%
      624 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓8%
      259 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      248 ↓8%
      305 ↓16%
      Burglary
      96 ↑13%
      153 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↑22%
      218 ↑26%
      Drugs
      97 ↑47%
      249 ↑92%
      Public Order
      110 ↑1%
      268 ↓3%
      Robbery
      75 ↑1%
      123 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓23%
      687 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓11%
      212 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      25 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      28 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      44 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hacton is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hacton safer than Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hacton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,121 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hacton vs Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shortlands and Park Langley shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      In Hacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (603 incidents). In Shortlands and Park Langley, it is Violent Crime (926 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hacton recorded 603 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 624. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hacton vs Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Violent crime in Hacton totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 926 in Shortlands and Park Langley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hacton recorded 2,313 crimes (now 2,416, a change of +4.5%). Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,028 crimes previously (now 4,121, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hacton has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Shortlands and Park Langley has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hacton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shortlands and Park Langley is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hacton or Shortlands and Park Langley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hacton and Shortlands and Park Langley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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