Crime per Capita in Bluff Acres
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bluff Acres.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
B- |
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$2.37 million
Cost of Crime™ for Bluff Acres, Madison, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $1,166 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bluff Acres in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Bluff Acres, Madison, WI Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Bluff Acres ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of neighborhoods but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Bluff Acres's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Bluff Acres is 31.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bluff Acres Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bluff Acres varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the west areas to 1 in 34 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bluff Acres, Madison, WI see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Bluff Acres, Madison, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Bluff Acres for 2025 is $2,367,530. This translates to approximately $563 per resident and $1,166 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Bluff Acres. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Bluff Acres Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Bluff Acres, Madison, WI: | $563 |
|---|---|
| Capitol, Madison, WI: | $1022 |
| Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: | $477 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Bluff Acres is $563 per year, which is $99 more than the national average and $145 more than Madison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bluff Acres:
- In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $458 more than in Bluff Acres.
- In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $86 less than in Bluff Acres
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bluff Acres for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Bluff Acres |
Cost per Bluff Acres Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$818,879 |
$195 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$198,089 |
$47 |
Robbery |
$51,012 |
$12 |
Assault |
$334,910 |
$80 |
Kidnapping |
$58,053 |
$14 |
Vehicle Theft |
$234,445 |
$56 |
Burglary |
$65,533 |
$16 |
Theft |
$193,835 |
$46 |
Arson |
$9,857 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$162,329 |
$39 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,273 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$213,355 |
$51 |
Identity Theft |
$24,961 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,367,530 |
$563 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bluff Acres, Madison, WI
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bluff Acres totals $6,476,672 ($1,541 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,844,202 ($2,105 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Bluff Acres crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Bluff Acres’s 4,202 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bluff Acres residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.775 |
Robbery |
0.3859 |
Rape |
0.7775 |
Murder |
0.1037 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.042 (B-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.907 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.603 |
Burglary |
1.719 |
Arson |
0.0971 |
Total Property Crime |
14.33 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2279 |
Drug Crimes |
6.864 |
Vandalism |
5.408 |
Identity Theft |
0.7675 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0731 |
Total "Other" Rate |
13.34 (C-) |
Individual Bluff Acres Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Bluff Acres is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bluff Acres.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | B+ | C+ | |
B | B | A- | |
C- | C | C | |
B- | A- | B+ | |
C | B | B | |
A | A+ | A | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
C- | C+ | C | |
C | B- | C | |
C | A | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Bluff Acres is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | C+ | C+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D | D | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
D- | C- | C- | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
A- | B | B | |
A- | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Bluff Acres is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bluff Acres, Madison, WI average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Bluff Acres schools on SchoolGrade
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