The Madison, WI Metro Area has experienced a significant decrease in crime rates in recent years, with a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to
, the area's violent crime rate is 15.3, while the national average is 22.7. This is good news for residents and visitors alike, as they can feel safer walking the streets of Madison. However, the area still struggles with property crime, with a rate of 28.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and increased economic opportunities, which can sometimes lead to an increase in theft and other property crimes. Despite this, Madison continues to be a relatively safe and thriving city for its residents and visitors.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Madison Metro Area violent crime is 15.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Madison Metro Area property crime is 28.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Madison, Wisconsin does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, Wisconsin. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, Wisconsin. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.