Crime & Safety in Madison
Madison's crime data carries a real, genuinely exceptional safety profile this record discloses directly, consistent with its statewide recognition.
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Learn moreMississippi's safest city of 2026
SafeWise named Madison Mississippi's safest city of 2026, and NeighborhoodScout cites Madison as safer than approximately 70% of U.S. cities and towns of all population sizes.
A real, low violent-crime rate
Madison's violent crime rate ran approximately 1 per 1,000 residents (1-in-1,763 victim odds), well below the national average.
A top-100 safest U.S. city
NeighborhoodScout ranks Madison among the top 100 safest cities in the country, with an overall victim-odds figure of 1-in-226 versus a cited U.S. average of 1-in-47.
Key takeaways
- Madison was named Mississippi's safest city of 2026 by SafeWise.
- NeighborhoodScout cites Madison as safer than 70% of U.S. cities of all sizes.
- Madison ranks among the top 100 safest cities in the country.
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