Crime Rates at Matthews Close, Havant, PO9 3NJ

Matthews Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bedhampton , and the 64th 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 Matthews Close (PO9 3NJ) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 80.2% lower than the Bedhampton average (107.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% 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 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matthews Close (PO9 3NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Belmont Grove, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parkside (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.