Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Blackcap Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horndean Catherington , and the 13th lowest crime rate of 410 local areas in East Hampshire .
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 Blackcap Close (PO9 6HD) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Horndean Catherington average (24.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
In the area around Blackcap Close (PO9 6HD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Castle Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Royal Gardens (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rowlands Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Castle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Royal Gardens | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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