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Crime rate in Argenton, NSW, Australia, 2284

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 26/100

(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 128 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 94.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 51 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.39% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Argenton crime trends

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Argenton crime compared

Top crime types in Argenton:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 30 reported cases of Theft.

    30

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Argenton there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Argenton

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Argenton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Argenton

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Argenton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Argenton rank in crime?

Argenton suburb is ranked 26/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Argenton?

30 Theft cases were reported in Argenton in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Argenton?

Crime in Argenton has decreased by 10.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Argenton in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Argenton in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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