The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Greenbush, Madison, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Greenbush

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Greenbush.

 

Greenbush, Madison, WI Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
D+

$2.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Greenbush, Madison, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,927 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Greenbush 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 Greenbush, Madison, WI Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Greenbush ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of neighborhoods but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Greenbush's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Greenbush is 42.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Greenbush Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Greenbush varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast areas to 1 in 25 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Greenbush, Madison, WI see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Greenbush, Madison, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Greenbush for 2025 is $2,988,353. This translates to approximately $867 per resident and $1,927 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Greenbush. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Greenbush Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Greenbush, Madison, WI: $867
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Greenbush is $867 per year, which is $403 more than the national average and $448 more than Madison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Greenbush:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $155 more than in Greenbush.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $390 less than in Greenbush

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Greenbush for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Greenbush
Cost per Greenbush Resident
Murder
$1.52 million
$440
Rape/Sexual Assault
$156,577
$45
Robbery
$59,928
$17
Assault
$273,841
$79
Kidnapping
$51,844
$15
Vehicle Theft
$170,934
$50
Burglary
$64,207
$19
Theft
$341,697
$99
Arson
$6,567
$2
Vandalism
$189,380
$55
Animal Cruelty
$1,049
$0
Drug Crimes
$127,081
$37
Identity Theft
$27,257
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$2,988,353
$867

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Greenbush, 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 Greenbush totals $10,883,780 ($3,157 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,872,133 ($4,024 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 Greenbush 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 southeast 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 Greenbush’s 3,447 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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Greenbush Crime Breakdown

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 Greenbush residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.766
Robbery
0.5527
Rape
0.7492
Murder
0.2343
Total Violent Crime
4.302 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.14
Vehicle Theft
3.202
Burglary
2.054
Arson
0.0789
Total Property Crime
24.48 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2481
Drug Crimes
4.984
Vandalism
7.690
Identity Theft
1.022
Animal Cruelty
0.0411
Total "Other" Rate
13.99 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Greenbush is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Greenbush.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B+
C
D
D
D+
C
B-
C+
C+
A-
B-
C
B
C+
C
B-
C
B
B-
A-
C-
C+
C
B+
A
A-
B+
A+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Greenbush is higher 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
C
D+
D+
A
B
B
C
D+
D+
C
D-
D-
D-
D
D
A
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
C
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Greenbush is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Greenbush, Madison, WI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Greenbush schools on SchoolGrade

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