Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
3 / 10
0510
Safety: Property
6 / 10
0510
Overall Safety
3 / 10
0510
Bargo is generally considered an unsafe suburb compared to other suburbs in Bowral-Mittagong. Crime rates are above the Greater Bowral-Mittagong average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 8.74%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 1.51%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Bowral-Mittagong Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Bowral-Mittagong |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 469.7 | 358 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 85.4 | 154.3 |
| Assault | 747.2 | 407.6 |
| Sexual Assault | 256.2 | 173.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1.9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0|
| Total | 1,558.5 | 1,095.1 |
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Property Crime
Greater Bowral-Mittagong Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Bowral-Mittagong |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 811.3 | 975.1 |
| Property Damage | 448.3 | 398 |
| Arson | 128.1 | 49.5 |
| Total | 1,387.7 | 1,422.6 |
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
8 / 9
Property Crime Ranked:
5 / 9