Bargo Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Bargo Crime Map

Bargo crime map

Bargo Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Bargo.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bargo
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 216, up 17% from 184 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bargo is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bargo and 50% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bargo.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bargo: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Bargo is ranked safer than 65% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bargo crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 50% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bargo. As a result, Bargo has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Bargo, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Bargo’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Bargo’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bargo’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Bargo is 1211 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Bargo is 1 in 82. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Bargo is 1 in 67. This is equal to a rate of 1475 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Bargo Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person551211
Property and deception offences671475
Drug offences35770
Public order and security offences13286
Justice procedures offences17374
Other offences29638
Total2164755

Bargo Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 82

In Bargo

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Bargo vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bargo vs NSW

Bargo population: 4543

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2662864572770
Sexual offences814650176179
Robbery117602222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2040910440501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Bargo crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7154
Domestic violence related assault15330
Non-domestic violence related assault10220

Bargo Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 67

In Bargo

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Bargo vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bargo vs NSW, Australia

Bargo population: 4543

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft351800287702204
Burglary/Break and Enter1024967220306
Arson8376017646
Malicious damage to property1449136308602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Bargo crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft488
Steal from motor vehicle9198
Steal from retail store122
Break and enter dwelling7154
Break and enter non-dwelling366

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bargo vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bargo vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession213403246241667
Drug dealing and trafficking36293667705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116441366
Other drug offences9584119872

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Bargo vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321110212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664176179.54

Bargo Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bargo vs NSW

Bargo Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bargo in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Bargo in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Bargo?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bargo is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Bargo?

The overall crime rate in Bargo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4755 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Bargo a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bargo total crime rate in 2021 was 4755. This means it’s 50% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bargo has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bargo safe at night?

39% of crimes in Bargo occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bargo at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bargo

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1415
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault610
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences52
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery97
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1520
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle39
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store41
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud92
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences513
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling17
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling613
Property and deception offencesArsonArson38
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2214
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines18
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences59
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences98
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences22
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences117
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences719
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order912
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions134
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney