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Crime rate in Fairfield East, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,198

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.99 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    301

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.91

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    55

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    99

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.05

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.69%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    62.6%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 61 cases of Theft.

    61

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 51 cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 34 cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 30 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 27 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 26 cases of Deception.

    26

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 7 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 3 cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fairfield East there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield East

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fairfield East

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairfield East rank in crime?

Fairfield East suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield East a safe suburb?

Fairfield East suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield East?

The top crime types in Fairfield East are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield East?

61 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield East?

Crime in Fairfield East has decreased by 9.06% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fairfield East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield East in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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