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Crime rate in Fairfield Heights, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,269

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    288

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    34.83

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    56

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

  • Property Crimes
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    87

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.77

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.52

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.17%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    47.79%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 49 cases of Assault and related offences.

    49

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 47 cases of Theft.

    47

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 32 cases of Deception.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 31 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 29 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 24 cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 19 cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 15 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 10 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 5 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield Heights

    1 in 148

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148

  • 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 Heights

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Fairfield Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 Heights rank in crime?

Fairfield Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 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 could be considered 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, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield Heights?

49 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fairfield Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield Heights?

Crime in Fairfield Heights has increased by 1.05% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fairfield Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield Heights 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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