Total Crime Rate
64.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Hill area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Keppel , and the 398th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Hill (S61 2EY) in the last 12 months was 64.0 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% lower than the Keppel average (86.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Hill (S61 2EY), the main crime hotspot is near Poucher Street. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Keppel| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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