Fairfield Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
301 recorded in this period, compared with 355 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fairfield Heights
Fairfield Heights is a multicultural suburb located in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, within the local government area of the City of Fairfield, approximately 28 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Designated by the postcode 2165, the suburb is primarily residential in character, featuring a mix of traditional detached dwellings, modern duplexes, and medium-density townhouses. Demographically, Fairfield Heights reflects the broader Fairfield LGA as a culturally diverse community, with a significant population of residents from diverse migrant and refugee backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant multicultural identity.
The commercial heart of the suburb is concentrated along The Boulevard, which serves as a bustling commercial strip lined with grocery stores, specialty shops, pharmacies, and eateries reflecting the area's diverse demographic makeup. The locality is serviced by local bus routes connecting residents to nearby major commercial and transit hubs such as Fairfield and Cabramatta. For recreation, the suburb contains several local parks and playgrounds, while educational needs are met by local primary schools, with secondary schooling options available in adjacent suburbs.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Fairfield Heights was inhabited by the Darug people, who utilized the area's natural resources for sustenance. The suburb's subsequent development occurred largely in the post-World War II housing boom, mirroring the wider expansion of western Sydney. Over the decades, Fairfield Heights transitioned from semi-rural acreage into an established urban neighborhood, continuously evolving as a primary reception area for successive waves of new immigrants to Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 41 | 30 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 41 | 41 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 26 | 30 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 18 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 6 |
| Steal from retail store | 9 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 15 |
| Other theft | 8 | 6 |
| Trespass | 8 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 32 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 11 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,269 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.