Kellys Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kellys Plains
Kellys Plains is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2350. Located just south-west of the regional centre of Armidale, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open pastures, and a cool temperate climate typical of the high tablelands. The population primarily consists of rural landholders and residents commuting to nearby Armidale for employment, education, and commerce.
As a predominantly agricultural and acreage residential community, Kellys Plains does not feature a major commercial hub, relying instead on nearby Armidale for retail, healthcare, and professional services. Local life is quiet and community-focused, centred around rural pursuits, livestock grazing, and residential living. The locality is traversed by local road networks linking rural properties to the New England Highway.
The area derives its European history from the 19th-century pastoral expansion of the New England district, named after early settlers or figures associated with the local run. While few prominent commercial landmarks exist within the locality itself, it is part of a broader historical landscape shaped by early European squatting runs, agricultural development, and subsequent closer settlement schemes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 169 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.