The description relates to a latch closure for walls, doors, shutters which are articulated at frames, housings or the like by hinges, wherein the frame surfaces, housing surfaces, door surfaces or wall surfaces which are connected with one another by the hinges are essentially flush with one another in the closed position, comprising a first closure housing which can be fastened to the frame or the like and which has a rear-engagement portion for receiving the latch of the latch closure in a locking manner and a second closure housing which can be fastened to the door or the like and in which the latch is arranged so as to be displaceable against spring force by means of a handle, wherein, according to the invention, the second closure housing forms a projection which contacts an end face formed by the first closure housing essentially parallel to the door plane when the door is closed.