Madison, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Madison Police Department serves the city of Madison, SD in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 303 violent crimes and 261 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.4 per 100k, 49.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.5 | A | 303 | 106.2 | -53.4% |
| Property Crime | 82.4 | A | 261 | 163.6 | -49.6% |
| Larceny | 65.9 | A | 199 | 116.4 | -43.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 18 | 22.2 | -25.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flandreau | 22 miles | A 43.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Brookings | 25 miles | B 74.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: 49.7% higher Property: 5.2% lower |
| Brandon | 30 miles | A 45.8 | A 100.8 | Violent: 7.4% lower Property: 22.3% higher |
| Centerville | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Viborg | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |