Argenton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
136 recorded in this period, compared with 138 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Argenton
Argenton is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2284. Situated approximately 15 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district, the locality is positioned near the western shores of Lake Macquarie and is well-connected by major regional transport routes, including the Hunter Expressway and Fassifern-Newcastle railway line.
Local life in Argenton is characterised by a quiet suburban atmosphere, supported by local parks, community spaces, and proximity to major commercial hubs such as Cardiff and Lake Macquarie Fair. The suburb primarily features low-density residential housing. For broader employment, retail, education, and healthcare services, residents frequently rely on surrounding Lake Macquarie and Newcastle suburbs.
Historically, Argenton developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, closely tied to the expansion of coal mining and industrial activity across the Hunter Region. The locality reflects the broader heritage of the Lake Macquarie area, transitioning from resource extraction and heavy industry into a predominantly residential community over the course of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 13 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 14 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,352 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.