Crime & Safety in Fairfield

Fairfield's crime picture runs genuinely, honestly mixed, and this record discloses both the favorable violent-crime figures and the less-favorable property-crime figures.

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Violent crime runs well below the national average

Fairfield's violent crime rate runs genuinely well below the national average for communities of all sizes, per NeighborhoodScout's own analysis of FBI crime data.

Property crime runs above average

Property crime ran approximately 14 incidents per 1,000 residents -- roughly a 1-in-72 annual chance of becoming a victim, an above-average figure this record discloses honestly.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.