Crime Safety Grade

B

Madison, WI Crime Rate

Lower crime than 62% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 145+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Madison Safe?

With an overall crime index of 101, Madison has a 1% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 275. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Lacy Heights earning an A+ grade while Leopold rates D+.

Crime Index Comparison

Madison
101
Wisconsin Avg
104
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
101
1% above average
Violent Crime
91
9% below average
Property Crime
100
At national average
Safe Areas
92%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Madison

1 in 275

Property crime: 1 in 250

Where Is It Safe in Madison?

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Madison Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 6% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 29% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Assault Violent 100 ▼ 0%
Robbery Violent 71 ▼ 29%
Burglary Property 89 ▼ 11%
Larceny / Theft Property 104 ▲ 4%
Vehicle Theft Property 106 ▲ 6%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Madison Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Seminole Forest A+ 4
2 East Buckeye A+ 41
3 Fitchburg Business Park A+ 17
4 Wildwood South A+ 14
5 Hillside Heights A+ 14
6 Wildwood A+ 14
7 Heritage Heights A+ 8
8 Lacy Heights A+ 3
9 Twin Oaks A+ 11
10 Oak Meadow A+ 14
11 Byrnewood A+ 14
12 Sprecher East A+ 16
13 City of Fitchburg Commerce Park A+ 14
14 Seminole Ridge A+ 14
15 Belle Isle A+ 10
16 Nakoma A+ 31
17 VanChaMasShe A+ 14
18 Rolling Meadows A+ 30
19 Sunset Hills A+ 38
20 Dudgeon-Monroe A+ 38
21 Maple-Prairie A+ 35
22 Woodland Hills A+ 28
23 Appalachian Ridge A+ 28
24 Woodlands Condominium A+ 28
25 Skyview Terrace A+ 28
26 The Highlands A+ 28
27 Westmorland A+ 31
28 Wisconsin Co-op A+ 46
29 Mendota Hills A+ 30
30 Lake Edge A+ 67
31 Frost Woods A+ 94
32 Wexford Village A+ 48
33 Old Middleton Greenway A+ 118
34 Midvale Heights A+ 38
35 Glacier Ridge A 66
36 Country Grove A 66
37 Elvehjem A 83
38 Sherman Village A 48
39 Westhaven Trails A 44
40 Eastmorland A 63
41 Tarpleywick Hills A 114
42 Quarry Hill A 114
43 Waterford Glen A 114
44 Oakhaven A 114
45 Fitchburg Technology Campus A 112
46 Vilas A 77
47 Lerdahl Park A 63
48 Summit Woods A 80
49 Parkwood Hills A 69
50 Stone Meadows A 13
51 Oakwood Village A 146
52 Glen Oak Hills A 75
53 Marquette A 130
54 Richmond Hill A 126
55 Sunset Village A 71
56 Schenk / Atwood / Starkweather / Yahara A 115
57 Seminole Hills Estates A 57
58 Seminole Village A 57
59 Harlan Hills A 57
60 Western Hills A 83
61 Highlands of Seminole A 75
62 Meadowood A 51
63 Greentree A 71
64 Faircrest A 83
65 Westchester Gardens A 44
66 Glendale A 106
67 Regent A 116
68 Sterling Meadows A 102
69 Wexford Crossing Condominium A 101
70 Cherokee Park A 163
71 Cherokee Garden Condominium A 163
72 McClellan Park A 70
73 Ridgewood A 71
74 North Lake Mendota A 122
75 Greenbush A 137
76 Junction Ridge A 110
77 Sauk Creek A 71
78 High Point Estates A 65
79 Blackhawk A 108
80 Tenney-Lapham A 160
81 Eken Park A 138
82 Forsythe Downs A 89
83 Mickelson's Woods A 128
84 Tower Hill Park A 126
85 Chapel Valley A 127
86 State-Langdon A 130
87 Orchard Ridge A 83
88 Hill Farms University A- 63
89 Arbor Hills A- 66
90 Spring Harbor A- 141
91 University of Wisconsin A- 101
92 Tamarack Trails Condominium A- 94
93 Rocky Bluff A- 149
94 Parkwood West Condominium A- 115
95 Parkwood Village A- 115
96 Marbella Condominium A- 115
97 Bay Creek A- 171
98 Newbery Heights A- 101
99 Fitchburg Research Park A- 123
100 Cinque Terre A- 123
101 Swan Creek A- 123
102 Highland Manor A- 106
103 Indian Springs A- 106
104 Hiestand A- 93
105 Oakbridge Condominiums A- 118
106 Emerson East A- 193
107 Prairie Hills A- 105
108 Burke Heights A- 115
109 Maple Lawn Heights A- 130
110 Capitol A- 178
111 Hatchery Hill B+ 142
112 Waunona B+ 158
113 Jamestown B+ 125
114 Pine Hills B+ 132
115 Nakoma Heights B+ 132
116 Carpenter-Ridgeway B+ 175
117 Mayfair Park B 149
118 Dunn's Marsh B 149
119 Brentwood Village B 170
120 Maple Wood Condominium B 170
121 Sheridan Triangle B 170
122 Capitol View B 145
123 Sherman B 170
124 Sherman Terrace B 189
125 Burr Oaks B 130
126 Hawthorne B 188
127 Bridge / Lakepoint / Waunona B 176
128 Walnut Grove B- 163
129 Norman Acres B- 184
130 Clarendon Hills B- 184
131 East Bluff B- 184
132 Willow Run B- 165
133 Lake View Hill B- 179
134 Worthington Park C+ 176
135 Dane County Regional Airport (Truax Field) C+ 192
136 University Apartments C+ 143
137 Majestic Oaks C+ 198
138 Truax C+ 198
139 Bram's Addition C+ 152
140 Berkley Oaks C+ 198
141 Wexford Village Condominium C+ 193
142 Whitetail Ridge C+ 198
143 Kennedy Heights C- 178
144 Monona Bay C- 200
145 Leopold D+ 185

Madison Crime by Zip Code

53718
A+ Index: 59
53716
A Index: 93
53783
A Index: 89
53706
A Index: 55
53711
A Index: 75
53726
A Index: 117
53717
A Index: 91
53719
A Index: 75
53714
A Index: 85
53705
A- Index: 97
53704
A- Index: 127
53703
A- Index: 171
53715
A- Index: 147
53713
B+ Index: 136
53792
C+ Index: 143

Madison Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
445,499
Median Income
$67,565
Home Value
$262,062
Median Rent
$1,147
Home Ownership
48%

Racial Demographics

White
72.8%
Black
9%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
8.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Madison?
Madison has an overall crime index of 101, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 92% of neighborhoods in Madison are rated A or B for safety.
Is Madison safe to live in?
Madison has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Madison?
The safest neighborhoods in Madison based on crime data include Lacy Heights, Heritage Heights, Belle Isle, Byrnewood, and Fitchburg Business Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Madison crime compare to the national average?
Madison's overall crime index is 101 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 1% higher than the typical US city.

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