Kelvin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kelvin
Kelvin is a rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2380. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the Liverpool Plains catchment, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre farming and livestock grazing.
As a remote rural community, Kelvin does not possess a distinct commercial town center. Local life centers around agricultural operations and rural residences, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Gunnedah for commercial retail, healthcare, education, and municipal services.
European settlement in the Kelvin area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture following the opening up of the Liverpool Plains. The locality’s heritage is closely tied to early land grants, pioneering farming families, and the development of regional transport routes that connected remote agricultural holdings to major markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 182 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.