Kielvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 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 Kielvale
Kielvale is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and pockets of remnant native vegetation typical of the Tweed River catchment. Due to its rural classification, Kielvale has a sparse population and low population density, with most residents living on larger rural properties or working in the surrounding agricultural and regional service sectors.
Local life in Kielvale is quiet and primarily agrarian, focusing on primary production and rural living. The locality lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on nearby towns such as Murwillumbah for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Residents access community amenities within the broader Tweed Shire, while the natural landscape supports outdoor activities and agriculture, including livestock grazing and horticulture.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of the Tweed Valley, which saw intensive European settlement in the 19th century driven by timber-getting, dairy farming, and sugarcane cultivation. The heritage of Kielvale is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, followed by the pioneering rural history of European settlers who shaped the cleared landscapes and local road networks that persist today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 251 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.