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Crime rate in Fairfield East, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,198 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.99 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 360 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 73 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 112 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.49% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield East crime trends

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Fairfield East crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield East:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 73 reported cases of Theft.

    73

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 62 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    62

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 29 reported cases of Deception.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield East there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield East

    1 in 71

    In 2024 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 East

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 East rank in crime?

Fairfield East suburb is ranked 20/100 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, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield East?

73 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield East in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield East?

Crime in Fairfield East has increased by 19.6% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fairfield East in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield East in 2024.

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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