Madison, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Madison Police Department serves the city of Madison, AL in Limestone, Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,566 violent crimes and 1,948 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.1 per 100k residents, which is 70.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.7 per 100k, 91.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,566 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,948 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,608 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.1 | A | 1566 | 106.2 | -70.7% |
| Property Crime | 14.7 | A | 1948 | 163.6 | -91.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -53.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 275 | 22.3 | -77.9% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 226 | 24.0 | -86.4% |
| Larceny | 11.5 | A | 1608 | 116.4 | -90.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triana | 8 miles | A 43.9 | A 87.9 | Violent: 41.2% higher Property: 496.1% higher |
| Huntsville | 12 miles | F 170.8 | D 210.4 | Violent: 449.1% higher Property: 1327.6% higher |
| Gurley | 12 miles | F 479.0 | B 119.8 | Violent: 1439.8% higher Property: 712.5% higher |
| New Hope | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Owens Crossroads | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 75.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 409.7% higher |