Crime Rate in Keppel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keppel

The total recorded crimes in Keppel, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keppel crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Keppel, encompassing approximately 25,930 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Keppel Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fox Close with total crimes: 6
  • Beevers Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shearman Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Keppel?

To understand the safety of Keppel, we need to analyze Keppel crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Keppel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1281 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Keppel witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Keppel had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,120 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Keppel witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Keppel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Keppel Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Keppel has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Keppel crimes were 1,281. The crime rate of Keppel in 2024 was 49.40 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keppel were around 1,120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.19 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keppel)CrimesRank (Keppel)CrimesRank (Keppel)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
Wath114 71,460 71,376 7
Maltby East100 111,212 101,282 8
Rawmarsh East96 121,092 121,150 9
Hoober106 91,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South75 131,012 141,040 13
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
Wickersley North71 14783 19765 19
Rother Vale66 15744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest53 20921 16838 16
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West29 25687 22803 17
Sitwell59 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts39 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield51 21630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick50 22621 24545 25
Kilnhurst & Swinton East50 23610 25552 23

Keppel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202420
October 202416
September 202419
August 202414
July 202412
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202549
March 202537
February 202522
January 202532
December 202433
November 202438
October 202423
September 202435
August 202437
July 202430
June 202470
May 202440

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Keppel in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Keppel postcode area is presented below.

1. Fox Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beevers Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Shearman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Neville Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Kiln Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Lovetot Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodcock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Leybourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ten Acre Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Wortley Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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