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

Suburb in Bathurst Regional

Crime Rank: 34/100

(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 1,205 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 120.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 219 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 317 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.39% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.18% 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):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 189 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    189

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 178 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    178

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 171 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    171

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 155 reported cases of Theft.

    155

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 110 reported cases of Property damage.

    110

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 97 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    97

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 65 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    65

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 55 reported cases of Deception.

    55

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 46 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 43 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    43

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    25

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    16

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kelso (NSW)

    1 in 46

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kelso (NSW)

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Kelso (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kelso (NSW) rank in crime?

Kelso (NSW) suburb is ranked 34/100 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 Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

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

189 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kelso (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kelso (NSW)?

Crime in Kelso (NSW) has increased by 10.15% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kelso (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kelso (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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