Old Coulsdon vs Shortlands and Park Langley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon safer than Shortlands and Park Langley?
Old Coulsdon has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 722 crimes in the last 12 months. Shortlands and Park Langley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,121 crimes. Old Coulsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Coulsdon vs Shortlands and Park Langley?
Old Coulsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — 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 Old Coulsdon and Shortlands and Park Langley?
In Old Coulsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 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 Old Coulsdon and Shortlands and Park Langley?
Old Coulsdon recorded 192 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 Old Coulsdon vs Shortlands and Park Langley?
Violent crime in Old Coulsdon totalled 218 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 Old Coulsdon and Shortlands and Park Langley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Coulsdon recorded 648 crimes (now 722, a change of +11.4%). Shortlands and Park Langley recorded 4,028 crimes previously (now 4,121, +2.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Coulsdon 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. Old Coulsdon has a resolution rate of 17.2% 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 Old Coulsdon and Shortlands and Park Langley?
Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon or Shortlands and Park Langley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Coulsdon 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.