Crime & Safety in Madison, WI

Madison has a violent crime rate of 231 per 100,000 residents, 39% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 101.0 per 100,000, robbery at 72.1, rape at 57.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,062 per 100,000, 5% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,457, burglary at 260, vehicle theft at 346 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 34 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Madison receives a safety grade of F.