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Crime rate in Kelso (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2795

Suburb in Bathurst Regional

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,039 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,094 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 108.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 240 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 341 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
91.9% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Kelso (NSW) crime trends

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Kelso (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Kelso (NSW):


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 185 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    185

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 179 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    179

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 158 reported cases of Theft.

    158

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 134 reported cases of Property damage.

    134

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 128 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    128

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 70 reported cases of Deception.

    70

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 52 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    40

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    35

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kelso (NSW)

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kelso (NSW)

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Kelso (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kelso (NSW) rank in crime?

Kelso (NSW) suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kelso (NSW) a safe suburb?

Kelso (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Kelso (NSW)?

The top crime types in Kelso (NSW) are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Kelso (NSW)?

185 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Kelso (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kelso (NSW)?

Crime in Kelso (NSW) has decreased by 2.41% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kelso (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kelso (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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