Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Way area has the 26th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley , and the 276th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodland Way (BR4 9LR) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 1.3% lower than the Shortlands & Park Langley average (33.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Way (BR4 9LR), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sherwood Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wickham Court Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wood Lodge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Police Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wood Lodge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aberdare Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acacia Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Police Station | — |
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