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Crime rate in Fairy Meadow, NSW, Australia, 2519

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,512

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.42 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    768

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    102.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    61

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

  • Property Crimes
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    297

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.12

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    39.54

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    75.75%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    81.64%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 193 cases of Theft.

    193

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 101 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    101

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 73 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    73

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 63 cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 58 cases of Deception.

    58

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 54 cases of Property damage.

    54

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 46 cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 44 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 44 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 22 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    22

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 16 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    16

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 15 cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 13 cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 8 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fairy Meadow

    1 in 123

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • 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

  • Fairy Meadow

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Fairy Meadow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Fairy Meadow rank in crime?

Fairy Meadow suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Fairy Meadow a safe suburb?

Fairy Meadow suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Fairy Meadow?

The top crime types in Fairy Meadow are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fairy Meadow?

193 Theft cases were reported in Fairy Meadow in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fairy Meadow?

Crime in Fairy Meadow has increased by 33.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fairy Meadow in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fairy Meadow 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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