Crime in Keppel: statistics, rates and trends
1,250 crimes were recorded in Keppel in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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1,250 crimes were recorded in Keppel in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 457 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keppel has the 1,596th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keppel | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,250 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.1 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,352 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keppel was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,464 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,081). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,250 | 87.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,151 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,138 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,176 | 81.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,081 | 75.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,208 | 84.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,258 | 87.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,196 | 83.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,464 | 102.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keppel over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in other crime (-36%) and burglary (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 31.8 | 0.93 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +38% |
| Public order | 73 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -16% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -34% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -23% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -36% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +44% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.1 | 1.15 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keppel
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keppel recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keppel
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keppel recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keppel
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keppel recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keppel
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keppel recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keppel
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keppel recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keppel
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keppel recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keppel
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keppel recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keppel
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keppel recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keppel
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keppel recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keppel
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keppel recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keppel
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keppel recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keppel
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keppel recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keppel
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keppel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keppel
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keppel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keppel, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keppel.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keppel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +54% |
| Rotherham West | 1,968 | 130.6 | +50% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +118% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +230% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | +23% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +66% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | -20% |
| Hoober | 1,203 | 104.9 | +20% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Keppel over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fox Close | 101 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Shearman Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Bower Close | 34 |
| On or near Walker Road | 24 |
| On or near Kiln Road | 22 |
| On or near Sandbergh Road | 21 |
| On or near Stubbs Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Morley Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keppel over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 429 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 327 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 248 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Keppel has an estimated population of 14,352. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keppel sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keppel |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.2% |
Is Keppel a safe place to live?
Keppel recorded 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Keppel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Keppel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keppel was up 9% on the year before: 1,250 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,151 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keppel?
Keppel is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Keppel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.