Fairfield East crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
287 recorded in this period, compared with 308 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fairfield East
Fairfield East is a predominantly residential and industrial suburb located in the western Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, situated 27 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Operating within the local government area of the City of Fairfield and bearing the postcode 2165, the locality is bound to the west by Prospect Creek. Demographically, the suburb is culturally diverse, reflecting the broader waves of post-war and contemporary immigration that have characterised the Fairfield LGA.
The suburb features a mix of low-density residential housing and significant industrial zones, particularly along major thoroughfares, providing local employment opportunities. Commercial activity is generally concentrated in smaller neighbourhood pockets, with residents relying on the adjacent commercial centres of Fairfield and Cabramatta for broader retail, dining, and public transport services. Fairfield East is primarily served by local bus networks connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, alongside local parks and recreational spaces adjacent to Prospect Creek.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darug nation before European settlement and agricultural development in the 19th century. The post-World War II era brought significant subdivision, transforming the once semi-rural district into a residential and industrial suburb to accommodate Sydney's expanding population. Today, Fairfield East functions as an established urban component of the Fairfield local government area, balancing its historical industrial footprint with a multicultural residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 32 | 19 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 42 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 33 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 26 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 13 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 3 |
| Other theft | 10 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 10 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 6 |
| Trespass | 9 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 16 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,198 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.