The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rainbow, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$1.64 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rainbow, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $930 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rainbow in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Rainbow, CA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Rainbow ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Rainbow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rainbow is 24.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rainbow Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rainbow varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Rainbow, CA see the most incidents - about 53 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rainbow, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Rainbow for 2025 is $1,639,849. This translates to approximately $318 per resident and $930 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Rainbow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rainbow Compared to Other Cities?

Rainbow, CA:	$318
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rainbow is $318 per year, which is $147 less than the national average and $173 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rainbow:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,070 more than in Rainbow.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $104 less than in Rainbow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rainbow for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Rainbow	Cost per Rainbow Resident
Murder	$189,103	$37
Rape/Sexual Assault	$153,518	$30
Robbery	$154,862	$30
Assault	$326,590	$63
Kidnapping	$41,370	$8
Vehicle Theft	$174,926	$34
Burglary	$114,749	$22
Theft	$348,099	$67
Arson	$18,809	$4
Vandalism	$51,841	$10
Animal Cruelty	$827	$0
Drug Crimes	$53,829	$10
Identity Theft	$11,325	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,639,849	$318

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rainbow, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rainbow totals $2,166,876 ($420 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,806,724 ($737 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Rainbow crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Rainbow’s 5,164 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Rainbow Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rainbow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.202
Robbery	0.9534
Rape	0.4903
Murder	0.0195
Total Violent Crime	3.665 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.02
Vehicle Theft	2.188
Burglary	2.450
Arson	0.1508
Total Property Crime	17.80 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1321
Drug Crimes	1.409
Vandalism	1.405
Identity Theft	0.2833
Animal Cruelty	0.0217
Total "Other" Rate	3.252 (A)

Individual Rainbow Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rainbow is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rainbow.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pala, CA	C	D+	D+
Fallbrook, CA	D+	C-	D
Temecula, CA	C+	C	C-
Bonsall, CA	C+	C-	C-
Camp Pendleton North, CA	D+	D-	D
Valley Center, CA	C	D+	D+
Pauma Valley, CA	C-	D	D
Chappo, CA	D+	D-	D
Radec, CA	D+	D-	D-
Oceanside, CA	C-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rainbow is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Billings, MO	B-	C+	C+
Moravian Falls, NC	D	D	D
Mesa, WA	F	D	D
Marlette, MI	B-	D+	D+
Mancos, CO	C-	D	D
Llano, TX	D-	D-	D-
Lexington, IN	B	B	B
Hominy, OK	D+	D+	D+
Haubstadt, IN	A	A-	A-
Gowen, MI	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Rainbow is safer than the California state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rainbow, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rainbow schools on SchoolGrade

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