Motspur Park and Old Malden East vs Shortlands and Park Langley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Motspur Park and Old Malden East vs Shortlands and Park Langley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Motspur Park and Old Malden East safer than Shortlands and Park Langley?
Motspur Park and Old Malden East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,524 crimes in the last 12 months. Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,121 crimes. Shortlands and Park Langley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Motspur Park and Old Malden East vs Shortlands and Park Langley?
Motspur Park and Old Malden East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East and Shortlands and Park Langley?
In Motspur Park and Old Malden East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (692 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East and Shortlands and Park Langley?
Motspur Park and Old Malden East recorded 602 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East vs Shortlands and Park Langley?
Violent crime in Motspur Park and Old Malden East totalled 692 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East and Shortlands and Park Langley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Motspur Park and Old Malden East recorded 2,383 crimes (now 2,524, a change of +5.9%). Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,028 crimes previously (now 4,121, +2.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Motspur Park and Old Malden East 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. Motspur Park and Old Malden East has a resolution rate of 19.5% 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East and Shortlands and Park Langley?
Motspur Park and Old Malden East 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East 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 Motspur Park and Old Malden East or Shortlands and Park Langley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Motspur Park and Old Malden East 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.