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Crime rate in Fairfield Heights, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,269 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 352 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 83 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 77 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
45.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield Heights crime trends

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Fairfield Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield Heights:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 75 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    75

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 56 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    56

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 37 reported cases of Theft.

    37

  • Property damage

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

    30

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield Heights

    1 in 100

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights 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 Heights

    1 in 107

    In 2024 in Fairfield Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 107

  • 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 Heights rank in crime?

Fairfield Heights suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield Heights a safe suburb?

Fairfield Heights suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield Heights?

The top crime types in Fairfield Heights are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield Heights?

75 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fairfield Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield Heights?

Crime in Fairfield Heights has increased by 22.22% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fairfield Heights in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield Heights 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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