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Is Madison, Alabama Safe?

Population 67,968 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Madison means there's room for concern. The 237.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,580 per 100K.

Madison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMadisonAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate238.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2134.32069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1580.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

237.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Madison

Violent crime in Madison is below the national average. The rate of 238.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2134.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,580 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Madison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,580
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Madison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
238.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
2134.3
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Madison Safety

Is Madison safe?
Not especially. Madison earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Madison?
237.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 238.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2134.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Madison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Madison's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,580 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Madison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Madison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Madison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Madison?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Madison's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Madison compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Madison ranks behind about 66% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Madison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Madison?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.3 per-thousand rate put Madison below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madison?
238.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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