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Crime rate in Fairfield Heights, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 13/100

(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 325 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 78 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 96 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.49% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
49.86% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 49 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 33 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield Heights

    1 in 106

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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 Heights

    1 in 86

    In 2025 in Fairfield Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 86

  • 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 Heights rank in crime?

Fairfield Heights suburb is ranked 13/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield Heights?

62 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield Heights?

Crime in Fairfield Heights has decreased by 7.67% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fairfield Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield Heights 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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