The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Apple Valley

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Apple Valley.

 

Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,534 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Apple Valley in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Apple Valley ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of neighborhoods but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Apple Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Apple Valley is 34.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Apple Valley Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Apple Valley varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south areas to 1 in 45 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Apple Valley for 2025 is $2,303,514. This translates to approximately $697 per resident and $1,534 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Apple Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Apple Valley Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL: $697
Norwood, Birmingham, AL: $1648
Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road: $233
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Apple Valley is $697 per year, which is $233 more than the national average and $190 more than Birmingham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Apple Valley:
  • In Norwood, Birmingham, AL, crime costs $1,648 per person, which is $950 more than in Apple Valley.
  • In Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road, crime costs $233 per person, which is $464 less than in Apple Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Apple Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Apple Valley
Cost per Apple Valley Resident
Murder
$1.05 million
$319
Rape/Sexual Assault
$96,785
$29
Robbery
$34,525
$10
Assault
$342,869
$104
Kidnapping
$11,696
$4
Vehicle Theft
$196,632
$60
Burglary
$80,277
$24
Theft
$214,304
$65
Arson
$8,495
$3
Vandalism
$171,720
$52
Animal Cruelty
$2,409
$1
Drug Crimes
$76,684
$23
Identity Theft
$12,430
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,303,514
$697

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Apple Valley totals $7,538,681 ($2,282 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,842,194 ($2,980 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Apple Valley crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Apple Valley’s 3,303 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Apple Valley Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Apple Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.615
Robbery
0.3323
Rape
0.4833
Murder
0.1699
Total Violent Crime
4.600 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.53
Vehicle Theft
3.844
Burglary
2.680
Arson
0.1065
Total Property Crime
19.16 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0584
Drug Crimes
3.139
Vandalism
7.277
Identity Theft
0.4862
Animal Cruelty
0.0986
Total "Other" Rate
11.06 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Apple Valley is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Apple Valley.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
C
D
D-
D
C-
D+
C-
D
C-
D
D+
D
C-
C-
B
C
D-
D+
D
F
F
F
D+
C+
C+
F
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Apple Valley is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A+
B-
A
A
C
C-
C-
A-
A
A
A+
A+
A+
C+
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
A-
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Apple Valley is less safe than the Alabama state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Apple Valley, Birmingham, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 11% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Apple Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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