Crime Rate in Madison, Wisconsin (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Madison based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Madison has a violent crime rate of 256.0 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the national average.
- →The murder rate in Madison is 2.5 per 100K, with 7 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 15.0% compared to the previous year.
- →Madison's violent crime rate is below the Wisconsin state average of 278.5/100K.
282,045
Population
256.0
Violent Rate
2.5
Murder Rate
1865.0
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Madison decreased by -15.0% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Madison by type:
1.0%
Murder
10.4%
Rape
13.2%
Robbery
75.5%
Assault
How Madison Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282,045 | 256.0 | 2.5 | 1865.0 |
| 2023 | 274,234 | 301.2 | 3.6 | 2334.9 |
| 2022 | 269,546 | 300.5 | 2.2 | 2396.3 |
| 2021 | 266,199 | 308.4 | 3.8 | 2520.3 |
| 2020 | 262,736 | 320.5 | 3.8 | 2778.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Madison?
Madison has a violent crime rate of 256.0 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1865.0 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Madison safe?
Madison receives a safety grade of D+ based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 70th percentile for safety.
How does Madison compare to the national average?
Madison's violent crime rate of 256.0/100K is below the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is below the national average of 1955.0/100K.