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Is Madison, New Jersey Safe?

Population 16,607 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Madison is a smaller community of 16,607 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,541 per 100K.

Madison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMadisonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1541.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1830/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Madison

Violent crime in Madison is close to the national average. The rate of 330.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,541 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Madison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,541
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Madison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
330.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison
1830.0
State
2034.1
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 216 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Madison?
216 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.0 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 (1,541 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?
Crime rates have held steady in Madison, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Madison compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Madison ranks behind about 62% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Madison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Madison?
Bad. A C grade and 216 per-thousand rate put Madison below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 330 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madison?
330.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (83), 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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