Hale End and Highams Park South vs Shortlands and Park Langley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hale End and Highams Park South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shortlands and Park Langley Metropolitan Police Service

      Hale End and Highams Park South vs Shortlands and Park Langley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hale End and Highams Park South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,369 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      27.3% 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 Hale End and Highams Park South
      B Shortlands and Park Langley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,369
      4,121
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,901
      4,028
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hale End and Highams Park South
      B Shortlands and Park Langley
      Violent Crime
      956 ↓2%
      926 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      873 ↓7%
      624 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      312 ↓23%
      259 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      570 ↓32%
      305 ↓16%
      Burglary
      249 ↓7%
      153 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      220 ↓10%
      218 ↑26%
      Drugs
      285 ↑33%
      249 ↑92%
      Public Order
      196 ↑5%
      268 ↓3%
      Robbery
      122 ↑20%
      123 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      349 ↓20%
      687 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      85 ↓40%
      212 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      76 ↑19%
      25 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑15%
      28 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓15%
      44 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hale End and Highams Park South safer than Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hale End and Highams Park South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,369 crimes in the last 12 months. Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,121 crimes. Hale End and Highams Park South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hale End and Highams Park South vs Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hale End and Highams Park South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hale End and Highams Park South and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      In Hale End and Highams Park South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (956 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 Hale End and Highams Park South and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hale End and Highams Park South recorded 873 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 Hale End and Highams Park South vs Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Violent crime in Hale End and Highams Park South totalled 956 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 Hale End and Highams Park South and Shortlands and Park Langley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hale End and Highams Park South recorded 4,901 crimes (now 4,369, a change of -10.9%). Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,028 crimes previously (now 4,121, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hale End and Highams Park South 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. Hale End and Highams Park South has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Hale End and Highams Park South and Shortlands and Park Langley?

      Hale End and Highams Park South 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 Hale End and Highams Park South 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 Hale End and Highams Park South or Shortlands and Park Langley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hale End and Highams Park South 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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