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Crime rate in Rainbow City, Alabama (AL): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Rainbow City, AL compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Rainbow City, AL

The 2022 crime rate in Rainbow City, AL is 112 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.2 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 54.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Rainbow City crime rate rose by 18% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Rainbow City has seen increasing violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Rainbow City, AL is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Rainbow City:

111.6
Southside:

39.1
Attalla:

606.0
Gadsden:

362.7
Glencoe:

40.1
Steele:

87.4
Ohatchee:

227.8
Hokes Bluff:

42.2
Ashville:

112.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Rainbow City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.8)
1
(10.4)
1
(10.4)
1
(10.3)
1
(10.3)
2
(20.8)
4
(41.8)
2
(21.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.8)
2
(20.8)
6
(59.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.4)
4
(41.5)
7
(72.7)
4
(41.3)
1
(10.3)
3
(31.2)
1
(10.4)
1
(10.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.4)
1
(9.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(31.8)
8
(83.3)
11
(114.0)
20
(207.7)
9
(92.9)
8
(82.7)
11
(114.5)
42
(438.7)
36
(378.3)
1
(10.5)
3
(31.4)
4
(41.6)
6
(62.5)
4
(39.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
29
(307.7)
52
(541.6)
65
(673.7)
61
(633.4)
67
(691.9)
49
(506.8)
55
(572.7)
40
(417.8)
16
(168.1)
11
(115.2)
0
(0.0)
17
(176.9)
28
(291.6)
17
(167.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
207
(2,196)
195
(2,031)
237
(2,456)
171
(1,776)
178
(1,838)
91
(941.2)
129
(1,343)
123
(1,285)
77
(809.1)
30
(314.3)
7
(73.2)
60
(624.3)
77
(801.9)
94
(926.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
15
(159.2)
6
(62.5)
23
(238.4)
11
(114.2)
21
(216.9)
8
(82.7)
17
(177.0)
19
(198.5)
9
(94.6)
9
(94.3)
1
(10.5)
9
(93.7)
12
(125.0)
6
(59.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.4)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index128.5160.6208.0196.2178.6107.7156.9241.7147.330.310.069.894.8111.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Rainbow City, Alabama as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rainbow City is 3,211 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Rainbow City:

83.7
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Rainbow City:

57.3
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Rainbow City:

41.6
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Rainbow City:

15.7
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Rainbow City:

5.2
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Rainbow City:

215.4
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Rainbow City:

287.3
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Rainbow City:

93.7
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Rainbow City:

56.9
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Rainbow City:

77.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Rainbow City:

150.6
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Rainbow City:

88.1
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Rainbow City:

67.7
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Rainbow City:

15.9
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Rainbow City:

32.3
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Rainbow City:

5.4
U.S. Average:

229.1

Property crime rate in 2022
Rainbow City:

88.7
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Rainbow City:

117.2
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Rainbow City:

80.6
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Rainbow City:

5.2
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Rainbow City:

52.9
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Rainbow City:

88.3
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Rainbow City:

177.6
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Rainbow City:

208.3
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Rainbow City:

160.8
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Rainbow City:

262.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Rainbow City:

232.6
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Rainbow City:

293.3
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Rainbow City:

219.2
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Rainbow City:

195.2
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Rainbow City:

218.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Rainbow City:

199.0
U.S. Average:

309.2
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 38 (25 officers - 24 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.60
Alabama average:

2.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 37 (23 officers - 22 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.39
Alabama average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 45 (29 officers - 29 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.03
Alabama average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 33 (24 officers - 24 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
Alabama average:

2.24

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 34 (22 officers - 22 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.31
Alabama average:

2.20

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 33 (23 officers - 22 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.40
Alabama average:

2.15

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 29 (20 officers - 19 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.08
Alabama average:

2.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 31 (20 officers - 19 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Alabama average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 34 (23 officers - 22 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.38
Alabama average:

2.23

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 32 (21 officers - 20 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.18
Alabama average:

2.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 32 (21 officers - 20 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.18
Alabama average:

2.41

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 33 (22 officers - 21 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.29
Alabama average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 32 (21 officers - 20 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Alabama average:

2.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 32 (22 officers - 21 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.37
Alabama average:

2.43

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 31 (21 officers - 19 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.31
Alabama average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 30 (20 officers - 19 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Alabama average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 33 (20 officers - 20 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.27
Alabama average:

2.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 33 (22 officers - 22 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
Alabama average:

2.33

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Rainbow City, AL
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 35906.