Fassifern Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

Fassifern Crime Map

Fassifern crime map

Fassifern Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fassifern
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 252, up 33% from 190 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fassifern is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fassifern and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fassifern.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Fassifern: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Fassifern is ranked safer than 12% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Fassifern crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 97% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Fassifern. As a result, Fassifern has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Fassifern, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Fassifern’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Fassifern’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Fassifern’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Fassifern is 1541 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Fassifern is 1 in 64. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Fassifern is 1 in 14. This is equal to a rate of 6678 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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.

Fassifern Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person91541
Property and deception offences396678
Drug offences5856
Public order and security offences1171
Justice procedures offences2342
Other offences19633562
Total25243151

Fassifern Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 64

In Fassifern

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Fassifern vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Fassifern vs NSW

Fassifern population: 584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault562864856770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910685501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1171
Non-domestic violence related assault4685

Fassifern Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 14

In Fassifern

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Fassifern vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fassifern vs NSW, Australia

Fassifern population: 584

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2718002846232204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967342306
Arson2376034246
Malicious damage to property8491361370602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft61027
Steal from motor vehicle61027
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2342
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fassifern vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fassifern 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 possession43403268541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584117172

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: Fassifern vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664171179.54

Fassifern Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fassifern vs NSW

Fassifern Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fassifern in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Fassifern?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Fassifern is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Fassifern?

The overall crime rate in Fassifern, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 43151 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 Fassifern a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fassifern total crime rate in 2021 was 43151. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fassifern has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fassifern safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Fassifern

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault34
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment44
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft16
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling24
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person51
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis63
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences41
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences127171
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences025
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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