Is Madison Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Madison

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Madison consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Madison consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 8 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Madison?

Marina

Marina

I would say the small city of Madison is very safe, it is a college town and there is a big drinking culture here, so it is always best to stay aware, especially if you are alone, and at night. The overall crime rate is pretty low, however domestic violence is an issue here. But for safety of solo travelers I would say it’s pretty safe. But always be aware of course. It is a very beautiful place, with the lakes, and people are very friendly, so I highly recommend coming for a visit.

Posted: June 13, 2025
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Maddie

Maddie

Madison, WI is a very safe city. I have lived here for 8+ years and have never really felt like I was in danger. Wisconsinites are generally very kind and will chat and help. There are sometimes strange people downtown at night, but mostly they just yell at people to keep to themselves. Downtown is usually packed with college students, and is considered pretty dang safe.

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Hazel

Hazel

Madison is a bustling college town full of students and young adults pursuing career goals. Lots of restaurants and local businesses with a relatively small homeless population. I’ve had interactions with some of them and rarely have I ever felt in danger of any kind.

Posted: February 20, 2025
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thea

thea

Madison is a fairly safe area, but varies by neighborhood. The olbrich park area of the east side is very safe and family friendly. There is a botanical garden, large park, and bike path. Downtown can be questionable at night, and other bar heavy areas.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Bella

Bella

Madison is a very safe area to live in- I have been here for the majority of my life and I have never felt unsafe. The police are very present and attentive, crime rate is next to nothing, and the people are friendly for the most part!

Posted: December 26, 2024
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Annelise

Annelise

Madison is a lovely city, downtown has more homeless & crime but I have never had an issue growing up here! Just use normal precautions and I wouldn’t walk alone after dark just personally I prefer not to as you never know

Posted: October 7, 2024
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Is Madison worth visiting?

Solo travel

I had so much fun in Madison last August. It’s a very charming city with lots of outdoor activities and foods to try. The bar scene is huge due to the college campus so going out is an obvious choice when visiting.

Posted: August 3, 2024
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Solo travel

Madison was oh-so-charming! I love the Victorian architecture and history. One of the cutest cities I’ve visited - can’t wait to go back at some point! I stayed at the Mansion Hill Inn, which was breathtaking and had top-notch customer service. Everyone I encountered in Madison was so friendly! A highlight of my trip was touring the elaborate capitol building. I took so many photos, and it was great to learn so much about its history! There are also great museums and restaurants.

Posted: February 29, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Madison safe?

Women living in Madison consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Madison safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Madison consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Madison?

Women living in Madison consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5