Bargo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
200 recorded in this period, compared with 194 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bargo
Bargo is a semi-rural township located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Wollondilly Shire local government area (postcode 2574). Positioned on the southern edge of the Sydney basin, the locality is characterised by a mix of residential development, semi-rural acreage, and surrounding native bushland, including the Bargo State Conservation Area. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bargo has a growing population of over 4,500 residents, largely driven by families seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of major urban centres.
The township features a local commercial hub along Remembrance Driveway, providing essential services such as a supermarket, specialty shops, local dining, and the Bargo railway station, which connects the area to Sydney and the Southern Highlands via the Southern Highlands line. Educational and recreational facilities include a local public school, community parks, and sporting grounds. The surrounding natural environment heavily influences local life, offering residents access to bushwalking and outdoor activities, though the bushland setting also exposes the area to seasonal bushfire risks.
European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the locality originally serving as a stopping point along the main southern route between Sydney and Melbourne. The name "Bargo" is believed to be of Aboriginal origin, historically associated with the local Indigenous inhabitants of the Dharawal nation. The expansion of the Main Southern railway line in the late 19th century stimulated local development, transitioning the area from a pastoral outpost into a distinct residential community while preserving much of its historical rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 28 |
| Arson | 14 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 12 |
| Fraud | 12 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 5 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,516 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.