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Crime rate in Fairfield East, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 269 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 102 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.51% 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 2025 in Fairfield East there were 69 reported cases of Theft.

    69

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Fairfield East there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 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 113

    In 2025 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 113

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fairfield East

    1 in 51

    In 2025 in Fairfield East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairfield East rank in crime?

Fairfield East suburb is ranked 13/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield East?

The top crime types in Fairfield East are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield East?

69 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield East in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield East?

Crime in Fairfield East has decreased by 25.28% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fairfield East in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield East in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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