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Is Golden Valley, Minnesota Safe?

Population 21,325 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Golden Valley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,095 per 100K.

Golden Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGolden ValleyMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2335.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate2095.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate476.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2336/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Golden Valley

Violent crime in Golden Valley is below the national average. The rate of 265.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2335.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,095 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Golden Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,095
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft476
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Golden Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Golden Valley
265.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Golden Valley
2335.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Valley Safety

Is Golden Valley safe?
Not especially. Golden Valley earns a D with a crime rate of 260.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Golden Valley?
260.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2335.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Golden Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Golden Valley's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,095 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Golden Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Golden Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Golden Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Golden Valley?
No. Crime in Golden Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Golden Valley compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Golden Valley ranks behind about 74% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Golden Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Golden Valley?
Bad. A D grade and 260.2 per-thousand rate put Golden Valley below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Golden Valley?
265.7 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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