Crime & Safety in Madison, WI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Madison has a violent crime rate of 260 per 100,000 residents, 32% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 196.4 per 100,000, robbery at 33.7, rape at 27.0. The murder rate is 2.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,884 per 100,000, 4% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,609, burglary at 160, vehicle theft at 113 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 34 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Madison receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Madison vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent259.5/100K
32% below US avg
Murder2.5/100K
61% below US avg
Rape27.0/100K
Robbery33.7/100K
Assault196.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,884.5/100K
4% below US avg
Burglary159.6/100K
Theft1,609.0/100K
Vehicle Theft113.1/100K
Arson2.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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