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Crime rate in Argenton, NSW, Australia, 2284

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,352 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.52 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 144 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 106.51 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 27 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 44 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Argenton crime trends

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Argenton crime compared

Top crime types in Argenton:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 4 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Argenton

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in Argenton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Argenton

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Argenton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Argenton rank in crime?

Argenton suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Argenton a safe suburb?

Argenton suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Argenton?

The top crime types in Argenton are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Argenton?

26 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Argenton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Argenton?

Crime in Argenton has decreased by 12.2% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Argenton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Argenton in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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