8Fairfield
Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in New South Wales · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 14,655 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 3 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 338 | 158.2 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,432 | 670.2 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 38 | 17.8 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 3,342 | 1,564 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,072 | 501.7 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 802 | 375.3 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 338 |
| Violence | 1,432 |
| Robbery | 38 |
| Theft and burglary | 3,342 |
| Drugs | 1,072 |
| Damage and public order | 802 |
Questions about crime in Fairfield
- Is Fairfield safe?
- Fairfield: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Fairfield?
- Fairfield: Weighted crime: 14,655 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Fairfield?
- Recorded homicides in Fairfield (12 months to June 2026): 3.
Other places nearby
- Liverpool 7/10
- Cumberland 7/10
- Parramatta 7/10
- Blacktown 6/10
- Strathfield 8/10
- Canterbury-Bankstown 8/10
- Burwood 7/10
- Canada Bay 10/10
