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Crime rate in Prairiewood, NSW, Australia, 2176

Suburb in Fairfield

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,457 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 172 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 92 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.23 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
26.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.52% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.31% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Prairiewood crime trends

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Prairiewood crime compared

Top crime types in Prairiewood:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 74 reported cases of Theft.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Prairiewood there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Prairiewood

    1 in 138

    In 2024 in Prairiewood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 138

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Prairiewood

    1 in 38

    In 2024 in Prairiewood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 38

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Prairiewood rank in crime?

Prairiewood suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Prairiewood a safe suburb?

Prairiewood suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Prairiewood?

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

What is the most reported crime in Prairiewood?

74 Theft cases were reported in Prairiewood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Prairiewood?

Crime in Prairiewood has decreased by 21.46% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Prairiewood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Prairiewood in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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