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Crime rate in Fairfield, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 200,895 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 107.31 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12,614 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,014 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,495 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.40 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
43.26% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
20.72% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield crime trends

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Fairfield crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 2,191 reported cases of Theft.

    2,191

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 1,693 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,693

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 1,638 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,638

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 1,227 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,227

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 1,014 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1,014

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 975 reported cases of Deception.

    975

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 951 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    951

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 916 reported cases of Property damage.

    916

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 326 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    326

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 312 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    312

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 307 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    307

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 254 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    254

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 211 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    211

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 146 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    146

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 130 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    130

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 82 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    82

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 62 reported cases of Arson.

    62

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 62 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    62

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 46 reported cases of Robbery.

    46

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 37 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    37

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    11

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 11 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    11

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 7 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield there were 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield

    1 in 100

    In 2024 in Fairfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 100

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fairfield

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Fairfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 57

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairfield rank in crime?

Fairfield lga is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield a safe lga?

Fairfield lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield?

The top crime types in Fairfield are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield?

2,191 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield?

Crime in Fairfield has decreased by 6.67% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fairfield in 2024?

There were 5 Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Fairfield?

The least safe suburb in Fairfield is Villawood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Fairfield?

The safest suburb in Fairfield is Bonnyrigg Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Fairfield crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Fairfield by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Villawood, Yennora and Wetherill Park.


Suburbs in Fairfield

The data is based on annual 2024 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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