Crime Rates for Fairfield Heights, NSW
Year ending Sep 2025 The Fairfield Heights (2165) crime rate for the Year ending Sep 2025 was calculated from 357 reported incidents, equal to 4,317 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Fairfield Heights, NSW in 2021 was 8,269. In the last 10 years, Fairfield Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 131.3 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 114.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 147.7 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 Heights for 2025: Theft (98), Assault (73), Against justice procedures (48).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 348 | 353 | 330 | 312 | 391 | 343 | 343 | 300 | 272 | 320 | 357 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 21 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 43 | 37 | 32 | 49 | 25 | 45 | 48 |
| Arson | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Assault | 42 | 39 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 58 | 49 | 41 | 39 | 63 | 73 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 39 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 30 | 23 | 17 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 42 | 44 | 25 | 56 | 48 |
| Liquor offences | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 52 | 35 | 63 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 31 |
| Other offences | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 54 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Sexual offences | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
| Theft | 136 | 152 | 129 | 110 | 166 | 94 | 88 | 67 | 89 | 72 | 98 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Fairfield Heights, NSW recorded 357 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1201 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 25 | 4.00% (25) |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 18 | -22.22% (18) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 48 | 42 | 14.29% (42) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 20 | 0.00% (20) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Manufacture drug | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 8 | -75.00% (8) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 7 | -71.43% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 7 | 2 | 250.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 48 | 56 | -14.29% (56) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 32 | -3.13% (32) |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Fraud | 32 | 27 | 18.52% (27) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 11 | 18.18% (11) |
| Other theft | 9 | 9 | 0.00% (9) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 11 | 45.45% (11) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 3 | 133.33% (3) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Sep 2025), 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). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Fairfield Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Fairfield Heights, NSW?
There were 11 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Sep 2025, averaging 1 incident every 33.2 day.
Is Fairfield Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Fairfield Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,317 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Sep 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Fairfield Heights, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Fairfield Heights, NSW was Theft with 98 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Fairfield Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Fairfield Heights, NSW have increased by 4% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Fairfield Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 138 incident against persons in Fairfield Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Fairfield Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, there were 131 property crime incident in Fairfield Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Fairfield Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Sep 2025, Fairfield Heights, NSW recorded 17 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Fairfield Heights (2021)
Fairfield Heights is a quiet suburb with around 8269 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1285, though the unemployment rate stands at 12.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 29.5% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Fairfield Heights
If you’re considering living near Fairfield Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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*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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