Crime Rates for Argenton, NSW
⇌ Compare Argenton with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Argenton (2284) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 147 reported incidents, equal to 10,873 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Argenton, NSW in 2021 was 1,352. In the last 10 years, Argenton, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 54.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 30.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 84.5 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Argenton for 2026: Theft (56), Assault (24), Against justice procedures (23).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 165 | 146 | 142 | 158 | 143 | 141 | 153 | 157 | 137 | 147 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 6 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 26 | 21 | 23 |
| Arson | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 14 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 24 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Drug offences | 21 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 10 | 15 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 11 |
| Other offences | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Theft | 61 | 46 | 54 | 35 | 50 | 28 | 30 | 41 | 39 | 44 | 56 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Argenton, NSW recorded 147 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 484 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 13 | -15.38% (13) |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 16 | -37.50% (16) |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 10 | 10.00% (10) |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Fraud | 15 | 12 | 25.00% (12) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 8 | -12.50% (8) |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Argenton, NSW
How common is car theft in the Argenton, NSW?
There were 8 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 45.6 day.
Is Argenton, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Argenton, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 10,873 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Argenton, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Argenton, NSW was Theft with 56 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Argenton, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Argenton, NSW have increased by 3% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Argenton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 38 incident against persons in Argenton, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Argenton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 67 property crime incident in Argenton, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Argenton, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Argenton, NSW recorded 15 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Argenton (2021)
Argenton is a quiet suburb with around 1352 people. While families are part of the community, only about 30.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $1318, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.3%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 85.5% of people born in Australia.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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