Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadway area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain , and the 51st 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 Meadway (PO7 7QJ) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Cowplain average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadway (PO7 7QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Burnside. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cowplain| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakhurst Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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