Rainbow Flat Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Rainbow Flat Crime Map

Rainbow Flat crime map

Rainbow Flat Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Rainbow Flat.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Rainbow Flat
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 24, down 31% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Rainbow Flat is in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning 35% of NSW suburbs are safer than Rainbow Flat and 65% of suburbs are more dangerous than Rainbow Flat.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Rainbow Flat: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Rainbow Flat is ranked safer than 63% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Rainbow Flat crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 35% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Rainbow Flat. As a result, Rainbow Flat has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Rainbow Flat, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 52 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Rainbow Flat’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Rainbow Flat’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Rainbow Flat’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Rainbow Flat is 581 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Rainbow Flat is 1 in 171. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Rainbow Flat is 1 in 75. This is equal to a rate of 1308 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Rainbow Flat Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4581
Property and deception offences91308
Drug offences1145
Public order and security offences1145
Justice procedures offences3436
Other offences6872
Total243488

Rainbow Flat Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 171

In Rainbow Flat

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Rainbow Flat vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Rainbow Flat vs NSW

Rainbow Flat population: 688

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864291770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910291501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Rainbow Flat crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1145
Non-domestic violence related assault1145

Rainbow Flat Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Rainbow Flat

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Rainbow Flat vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Rainbow Flat vs NSW, Australia

Rainbow Flat population: 688

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft718002810172204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson1376014546
Malicious damage to property149136145602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Rainbow Flat crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle2291
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Rainbow Flat vs NSW

Drug Offences: Rainbow Flat vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession13403214541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Rainbow Flat vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664145179.54

Rainbow Flat Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Rainbow Flat vs NSW

Rainbow Flat Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Rainbow Flat in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Rainbow Flat in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Rainbow Flat?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Rainbow Flat is steal from dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Rainbow Flat?

The overall crime rate in Rainbow Flat, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3488 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Rainbow Flat a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Rainbow Flat total crime rate in 2021 was 3488. This means it’s 65% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Rainbow Flat has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Rainbow Flat safe at night?

41% of crimes in Rainbow Flat occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Rainbow Flat at night.

Total Crime Stats of Rainbow Flat

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences12
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment12
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud12
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property41
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences31
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences26
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney