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Is Rainbow City, Alabama Safe?

Population 10,406 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rainbow City is a smaller community of 10,406 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 189.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,072 per 100K.

Rainbow City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRainbow CityAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.6309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1636.12069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1072.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate147.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1636/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rainbow City

Violent crime in Rainbow City is below the national average. The rate of 254.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1636.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,072 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rainbow City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,072
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft147
046% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Rainbow City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rainbow City
254.6
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rainbow City
1636.1
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow City Safety

Is Rainbow City safe?
It depends on where in Rainbow City you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Rainbow City?
189.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1636.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rainbow City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rainbow City has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rainbow City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rainbow City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rainbow City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rainbow City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rainbow City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Rainbow City compare to other cities in Alabama?
Middle of the pack for Alabama. Rainbow City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Alabama cities.
How safe is Rainbow City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rainbow City?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rainbow City?
254.6 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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