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Is Apple Valley, California Safe?

Population 75,247 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Apple Valley means there's room for concern. The 229.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,157 per 100K.

Apple Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricApple ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate435.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1861.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate334.0--268.2
Theft Rate1157.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate238.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

435/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1862/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Apple Valley

Violent crime in Apple Valley is above the national average. The rate of 435.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1861.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,157 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 334 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Apple Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault334
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,157
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft238
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Apple Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apple Valley
435.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apple Valley
1861.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Valley Safety

Is Apple Valley safe?
Not especially. Apple Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Apple Valley?
229.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 435.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1861.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Apple Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Apple Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,157 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Apple Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Apple Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Apple Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Apple Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Apple Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Apple Valley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Apple Valley ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Apple Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Apple Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.7 per-thousand rate put Apple Valley below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 435 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Apple Valley?
435.3 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (334), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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