Crime Rate in Keppel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keppel

The total recorded crimes in Keppel, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keppel crime rate of 4.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Keppel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Close with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Binders Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Keppel has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keppel)CrimesRank (Keppel)CrimesRank (Keppel)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East277 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Maltby East98 111,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Rawmarsh East92 131,092 121,150 9
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Wales52 23956 15979 14
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Keppel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 202514
April 202520
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202420
October 202416
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202545
May 202547
April 202549
March 202537
February 202522
January 202532
December 202433
November 202438
October 202423
September 202435
August 202437

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20255
April 202515
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Fox Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Binders Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Crumwell Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Redscope Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Clifford Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Stubbs Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hesley Bar (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
9. Scholes Village (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Langdon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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