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Crime rate in Fairfield West, NSW, Australia, 2165

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,981 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.22 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 338 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.04 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 83 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 90 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.05% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
41.06% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fairfield West crime trends

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Fairfield West crime compared

Top crime types in Fairfield West:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 66 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    66

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 37 reported cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 32 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    32

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fairfield West there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairfield West

    1 in 156

    In 2023 in Fairfield West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 156

  • 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 West

    1 in 144

    In 2023 in Fairfield West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 144

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairfield West rank in crime?

Fairfield West suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairfield West a safe suburb?

Fairfield West suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairfield West?

The top crime types in Fairfield West are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Fairfield West?

66 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Fairfield West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fairfield West?

Crime in Fairfield West has decreased by 9.63% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fairfield West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairfield West 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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