| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
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 |
997 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
94.07 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
213 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
372 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
20.10 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
35.10 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
89.35% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
78.74% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 209 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
209
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 171 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
171
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 138 reported cases of Property damage.
138
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 110 reported cases of Theft.
110
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 77 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
77
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 62 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
62
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 50 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
50
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 46 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
46
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 41 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
41
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 34 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
34
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 25 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
25
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 13 reported cases of Deception.
13
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
11
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 6 reported cases of Arson.
6
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.
4
1 in 50
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50
1 in 120
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 28
In 2025 in Kelso (Qld) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
1 in 23
In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Kelso (Qld) suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Kelso (Qld) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Kelso (Qld) are Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking, Property damage.
209 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kelso (Qld) in 2025.
Crime in Kelso (Qld) has increased by 18.55% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kelso (Qld) 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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