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Crime rate in Fairfield (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,596 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,186 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 316 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 450 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.77% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield (NSW) crime trends

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Fairfield (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield (NSW):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 671 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    671

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 286 reported cases of Theft.

    286

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 248 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    248

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 160 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    160

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 152 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    152

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 131 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    131

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 127 reported cases of Property damage.

    127

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 100 reported cases of Deception.

    100

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 57 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    57

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 47 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    36

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    31

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    29

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield (NSW)

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 (NSW)

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in Fairfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 (NSW) rank in crime?

Fairfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield (NSW) a safe suburb?

Fairfield (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield (NSW)?

The top crime types in Fairfield (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield (NSW)?

671 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Fairfield (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield (NSW)?

Crime in Fairfield (NSW) has decreased by 8% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fairfield (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield (NSW) 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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