Crime & Safety in Apple Valley
Apple Valley's real, disclosed crime picture is genuinely two-sided: substantially below the national average, yet elevated relative to Minnesota's own low statewide baseline.
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Learn moreA real, substantially below-national crime rate
Apple Valley's overall crime rate ran 18.64 per 1,000 residents, well below the national rate of 33.37 per 1,000 -- roughly 44% lower, with both violent crime (2.37) and property crime (16.26) running low in absolute terms.
A genuine, disclosed Minnesota-relative caveat
A separate ranking places Apple Valley's crime rate above 91% of Minnesota cities and towns specifically -- a real reminder that Minnesota's own statewide baseline runs low overall.
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Key takeaways
- Apple Valley's overall crime rate (18.64/1,000) ran roughly 44% below the national rate (33.37/1,000).
- A separate ranking places Apple Valley's crime rate above 91% of Minnesota cities specifically -- a genuine, disclosed caveat.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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