Fairfield East Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 39% of most Australia suburbs

Fairfield East Crime Map

Fairfield East crime map

Fairfield East Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Fairfield East.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fairfield East
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 335, up 4% from 322 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fairfield East is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fairfield East and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fairfield East.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 52% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Fairfield East: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Fairfield East are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 39% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Fairfield East are higher than approximately 63% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 22 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Fairfield East’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Fairfield East. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Fairfield East Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2129 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Fairfield East was 1 in 46. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Fairfield East is 1 in 45, with a rate of 2186 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Fairfield East Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1112129
Property and deception offences1142186
Drug offences27518
Public order and security offences9173
Justice procedures offences29556
Other offences45863
Total3356425

Fairfield East Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 46

In Fairfield East

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Fairfield East vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Fairfield East vs NSW

Fairfield East population: 5214

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault5062864959770
Sexual offences914650173179
Robbery217603822
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4740910901501
Other offences against the person318835823

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Fairfield East crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault596
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences477
Domestic violence related assault37710
Non-domestic violence related assault13249

Fairfield East Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Fairfield East

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Fairfield East vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fairfield East vs NSW, Australia

Fairfield East population: 5214

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7818002814962204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967115306
Arson337605846
Malicious damage to property2749136518602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Fairfield East crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10192
Steal from motor vehicle7134
Steal from retail store6115
Break and enter dwelling6115
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fairfield East vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fairfield East vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession213403240341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116771366
Other drug offences258413872

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Fairfield East vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732196212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466477179.54

Fairfield East Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fairfield East vs NSW

Fairfield East Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fairfield East in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Fairfield East in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Fairfield East?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Fairfield East is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Fairfield East?

The overall crime rate in Fairfield East, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6425 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Fairfield East a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fairfield East total crime rate in 2021 was 6425. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fairfield East has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fairfield East safe at night?

35% of crimes in Fairfield East occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Fairfield East at night.

Total Crime Stats of Fairfield East

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1637
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1513
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault25
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences436
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery294
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1847
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person23
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle267
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store46
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods75
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling58
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person02
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2936
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences74
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling86
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling310
Property and deception offencesArsonArson33
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2327
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis75
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs85
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs120
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis54
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent12
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences174
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences63
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences10
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1442
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order913
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1415
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures30

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney