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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A 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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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.