Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garden Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hayling East , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Garden Close (PO11 9AD) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% lower than the Hayling East average (73.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garden Close (PO11 9AD), the main crime hotspot is near St Johns Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hayling East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwell Green | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sea Front | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westfield Oaks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spinnaker Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fathoms Reach | Under investigation |
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