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

Crime per Capita in Meadowood

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

 

Meadowood, Madison, WI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Meadowood, Madison, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,175 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Meadowood ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of neighborhoods but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Meadowood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Meadowood is 26.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meadowood Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meadowood varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the north areas to 1 in 49 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Meadowood, Madison, WI see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meadowood, Madison, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Meadowood for 2025 is $2,057,075. This translates to approximately $426 per resident and $1,175 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Meadowood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Meadowood, Madison, WI: $426
Capitol, Madison, WI: $1022
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $477
Wisconsin: $419
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meadowood is $426 per year, which is $38 less than the national average and $7 more than Madison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Meadowood:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $596 more than in Meadowood.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $51 more than in Meadowood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Meadowood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Meadowood
Cost per Meadowood Resident
Murder
$695,959
$144
Rape/Sexual Assault
$207,905
$43
Robbery
$56,188
$12
Assault
$124,665
$26
Kidnapping
$74,053
$15
Vehicle Theft
$226,684
$47
Burglary
$70,073
$15
Theft
$195,269
$40
Arson
$10,010
$2
Vandalism
$157,031
$33
Animal Cruelty
$2,124
$0
Drug Crimes
$202,449
$42
Identity Theft
$34,664
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$2,057,075
$426

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meadowood, 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 Meadowood totals $5,661,843 ($1,173 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,718,918 ($1,599 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 Meadowood 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 northwest 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, of which Meadowood has 2, have the same problem. Of Meadowood’s 4,827 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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Meadowood 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 Meadowood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8993
Robbery
0.3701
Rape
0.7104
Murder
0.0767
Total Violent Crime
2.056 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.811
Vehicle Theft
3.033
Burglary
1.601
Arson
0.0859
Total Property Crime
12.53 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2530
Drug Crimes
5.670
Vandalism
4.554
Identity Theft
0.9278
Animal Cruelty
0.0595
Total "Other" Rate
11.46 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Meadowood 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
F
D-
D-
C
B+
B+
A-
B-
B-
B
D
D
B-
A-
A-
A
B
B
D
D
D
A
A-
A-
D+
B+
B+
A
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Meadowood is as safe as the Wisconsin state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Meadowood, Madison, WI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Meadowood schools on SchoolGrade

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