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

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    18,596

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.43 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,376

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    127.77

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    340

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

  • Property Crimes
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    527

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    18.28

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    28.34

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    89.48%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    73.66%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 624 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    624

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 333 cases of Theft.

    333

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 262 cases of Assault and related offences.

    262

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 189 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    189

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 178 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    178

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 148 cases of Property damage.

    148

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 148 cases of Drug use and possession.

    148

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 98 cases of Deception.

    98

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 86 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    86

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 65 cases of Sexual offences.

    65

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 55 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    55

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 51 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 40 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 22 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 18 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 15 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 13 cases of Other drug offences.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 10 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 9 cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 2 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield (NSW)

    1 in 55

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • 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 (NSW)

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Fairfield (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 (NSW) rank in crime?

Fairfield (NSW) suburb is ranked 26/100 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 a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most 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)?

624 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Fairfield (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield (NSW)?

Crime in Fairfield (NSW) has decreased by 5.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fairfield (NSW) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield (NSW) 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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