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Crime rate in Kelso (Qld), QLD, Australia, 4815

Suburb in Townsville

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    10,599

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    17.17 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    805

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    75.95

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    130

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    388

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    12.27

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    36.61

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    83.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    79.77%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 145 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    145

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 124 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    124

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 122 cases of Assault and related offences.

    122

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 94 cases of Property damage.

    94

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 89 cases of Theft.

    89

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 53 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    53

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 42 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    42

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 34 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    34

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 32 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 25 cases of Deception.

    25

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 15 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 8 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kelso (Qld)

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Kelso (Qld)

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Kelso (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kelso (Qld) rank in crime?

Kelso (Qld) suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kelso (Qld) a safe suburb?

Kelso (Qld) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Kelso (Qld) are Burglary/Break and enter, Drug dealing and trafficking, Assault and related offences.

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

145 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Kelso (Qld) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Kelso (Qld)?

Crime in Kelso (Qld) has decreased by 4.96% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Kelso (Qld) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kelso (Qld) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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