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Is Madison, Indiana Safe?

Population 12,304 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Madison is a smaller community of 12,304 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,295 per 100K.

Madison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMadisonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1295.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2050/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Madison

Violent crime in Madison is below the national average. The rate of 227.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,295 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Madison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,295
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Madison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
227.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
2049.9
State
2091.5
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 227.8 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?
227.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.9 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 (1,295 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 Indiana?
Below average for the state. Madison ranks behind about 67% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x 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 227.8 per-thousand rate put Madison below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madison?
227.8 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (51), and murder (2.0) 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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