Crime Rates for Fairfield East, NSW
⇌ Compare Fairfield East with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Fairfield East (2165) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 310 reported incidents, equal to 5,964 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Fairfield East, NSW in 2021 was 5,198. In the last 10 years, Fairfield East, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 86.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 50.5 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 144.4 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Fairfield East for 2026: Theft (103), Drug offences (48), Assault (44).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 307 | 340 | 372 | 343 | 338 | 360 | 331 | 306 | 330 | 343 | 310 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 18 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 24 | 34 | 42 | 23 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 37 | 46 | 55 | 46 | 36 | 38 | 59 | 41 | 51 | 59 | 44 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 40 | 40 | 65 | 41 | 31 | 55 | 18 | 26 | 45 | 38 | 48 |
| Homicide | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 40 | 35 | 24 | 36 | 31 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 33 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 18 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 24 |
| Other offences | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 9 |
| Theft | 119 | 130 | 142 | 145 | 124 | 119 | 75 | 114 | 112 | 103 | 103 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Fairfield East, NSW recorded 310 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1286 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 17 | -29.41% (17) |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 18 | -55.56% (18) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 40 | -47.50% (40) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 19 | 10.53% (19) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Trespass | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 10 | -50.00% (10) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 8 | 37.50% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 36 | -13.89% (36) |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 30 | -20.00% (30) |
| Other offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Fraud | 28 | 20 | 40.00% (20) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 15 | -13.33% (15) |
| Other theft | 13 | 12 | 8.33% (12) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 6 | -16.67% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 15 | -40.00% (15) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 26 | -23.08% (26) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Fairfield East, NSW?
Based on community voting, most respondents feel unsafe living in Fairfield East, NSW. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Fairfield East, NSW
How common is car theft in the Fairfield East, NSW?
There were 15 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 24.3 day.
Is Fairfield East, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Fairfield East, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,964 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Fairfield East, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Fairfield East, NSW was Theft with 103 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Fairfield East, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 14% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fairfield East, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 87 incident against persons in Fairfield East, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Fairfield East, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 130 property crime incident in Fairfield East, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Fairfield East, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Fairfield East, NSW recorded 48 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Fairfield East (2021)
Fairfield East is a quiet suburb with around 5198 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.2 people. The median household weekly income is $1212, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 39.1% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Fairfield East
If you’re considering living near Fairfield East , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Lansdowne (Canterbury-Bankstown) - 48 incidents (3.00000 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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