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Crime rate in Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia, 4581

Suburb in Gympie

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,220 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 114 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 93.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 63 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
51.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.64% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rainbow Beach crime trends

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Rainbow Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Rainbow Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 37 reported cases of Theft.

    37

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 15 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rainbow Beach

    1 in 136

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • QLD

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Rainbow Beach

    1 in 19

    In 2025 in Rainbow Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • QLD

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rainbow Beach rank in crime?

Rainbow Beach suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rainbow Beach a safe suburb?

Rainbow Beach suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Rainbow Beach?

The top crime types in Rainbow Beach are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Rainbow Beach?

37 Theft cases were reported in Rainbow Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rainbow Beach?

Crime in Rainbow Beach has increased by 37.35% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rainbow Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rainbow Beach in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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