The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sioux Valley, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$90,317

Cost of Crime™ for Sioux Valley, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $697 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sioux 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 Sioux Valley, MN Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Sioux Valley ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Sioux Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sioux Valley is 13.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sioux Valley Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sioux Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Sioux Valley, MN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sioux Valley, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Sioux Valley for 2025 is $90,317. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $697 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Sioux Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sioux Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Sioux Valley, MN:	$269
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sioux Valley is $269 per year, which is $195 less than the national average and $140 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sioux Valley:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $712 more than in Sioux Valley.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $112 less than in Sioux Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sioux Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Sioux Valley	Cost per Sioux Valley Resident
Murder	$25,274	$75
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,505	$49
Robbery	$5,861	$17
Assault	$13,610	$41
Kidnapping	$1,695	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2,274	$7
Burglary	$7,527	$22
Theft	$4,361	$13
Arson	$631	$2
Vandalism	$6,390	$19
Animal Cruelty	$81	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,231	$16
Identity Theft	$874	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$90,317	$269

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sioux Valley, MN

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 Sioux Valley totals $253,362 ($754 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $343,679 ($1,023 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 Sioux 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 city has few 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 Sioux Valley’s 336 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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Sioux 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 Sioux Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.410
Robbery	0.5546
Rape	0.8102
Murder	0.0400
Total Violent Crime	2.815 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.506
Vehicle Theft	0.4370
Burglary	2.470
Arson	0.0778
Total Property Crime	5.491 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0832
Drug Crimes	2.105
Vandalism	2.662
Identity Theft	0.3361
Animal Cruelty	0.0328
Total "Other" Rate	5.219 (B+)

Individual Sioux Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Park, MN	B	C-	B
Audubon, MN	B	B	B-
Rollag, MN	A	A-	A
Hawley, MN	C	A	D+
Hitterdal, MN	B-	B	C
Lake Eunice, MN	C	B	C-
Callaway, MN	C+	C+	C
Westbury, MN	C	A-	D+
Shoreham, MN	B-	B+	C+
Detroit Lakes, MN	D+	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sioux Valley is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Weitchpec, CA	D	F	F
Bandana, KY	B-	B	B
Barney, ND	B	C+	C+
Battiest, OK	C-	B-	B-
Bear Branch, KY	D+	D-	D-
Bivalve, MD	C+	C-	C-
Black Springs, AR	F	F	F
Bondurant, WY	C-	B	B
Boxelder, TX	C	D+	D+
Broad Top, PA	A	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Sioux Valley is safer than the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sioux Valley, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sioux Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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