Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Keppel Road area has the lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
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 Keppel Road (RM9 5LU) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Heath average (107.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Keppel Road (RM9 5LU), the main crime hotspot is near Hobart Road. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eliot Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Valence Circus | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Agnes Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Agnes Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Verney Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hobart Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aidan Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eliot Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hobart Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haskard Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Valence Circus | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Haskard Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Page Close | Under investigation |
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