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Crime rate in Fairfield (Vic.), VIC, Australia, 3078

Suburb in Darebin

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,535 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 535 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 383 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
58.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield (Vic.) crime trends

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Fairfield (Vic.) crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield (Vic.):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 287 reported cases of Theft.

    287

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 55 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 47 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    47

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 40 reported cases of Property damage.

    40

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 37 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Robbery

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

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield (Vic.)

    1 in 121

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • 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 (Vic.)

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Fairfield (Vic.) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 (Vic.) rank in crime?

Fairfield (Vic.) suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield (Vic.) a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield (Vic.)?

The top crime types in Fairfield (Vic.) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield (Vic.)?

287 Theft cases were reported in Fairfield (Vic.) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield (Vic.)?

Crime in Fairfield (Vic.) has increased by 24.42% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fairfield (Vic.) in 2024?

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