Madison, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 50,717, an overall crime rate near 1,112 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Madison, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Madison, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Madison, AL
Madison, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
6.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Madison, AL has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (52.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
With 564 total incidents, Madison shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Comparison Insights
Madison demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Madison, AL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0145784, a total of 564 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, with 231 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 126 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 37 incidents. Stolen property offenses account for 23 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering for 29 incidents, and motor vehicle theft for 16 incidents. Assault is another major category, with 284 incidents reported. Other notable categories include others with 32 incidents, sex offenses with 3 incidents, homicide with 4 incidents, and robbery with 10 incidents. Within the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common, with 18 incidents, followed by counterfeiting/forgery with 10 incidents, and embezzlement with 4 incidents. Sex offenses reported 3 incidents, while homicide offenses reported 4 incidents. Robbery offenses reported 10 incidents.
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FAQ about crime in Madison, AL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Madison, AL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Madison, AL and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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