Crime per Capita in Sunset Village
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sunset Village.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$2.82 million
Cost of Crime™ for Sunset Village, Madison, WI
In 2025, crime will cost $1,701 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sunset Village 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 Sunset Village, Madison, WI Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Sunset Village ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of neighborhoods but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Sunset Village's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Sunset Village is 41.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sunset Village Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sunset Village varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 33 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Sunset Village, Madison, WI see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Sunset Village, Madison, WI
The total projected cost of crime in Sunset Village for 2025 is $2,821,943. This translates to approximately $798 per resident and $1,701 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Sunset Village. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Sunset Village Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Sunset Village, Madison, WI: | $798 |
|---|---|
| Capitol, Madison, WI: | $1022 |
| Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: | $477 |
| Wisconsin: | $419 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunset Village is $798 per year, which is $333 more than the national average and $379 more than Madison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Sunset Village:
- In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $1,022 per person, which is $224 more than in Sunset Village.
- In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $477 per person, which is $320 less than in Sunset Village
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sunset Village for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Sunset Village |
Cost per Sunset Village Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.43 million |
$405 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$150,754 |
$43 |
Robbery |
$48,635 |
$14 |
Assault |
$203,008 |
$57 |
Kidnapping |
$50,751 |
$14 |
Vehicle Theft |
$153,549 |
$43 |
Burglary |
$48,175 |
$14 |
Theft |
$312,706 |
$88 |
Arson |
$8,035 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$263,590 |
$75 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,166 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$133,076 |
$38 |
Identity Theft |
$15,577 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,821,943 |
$798 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sunset Village, 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 Sunset Village totals $10,268,906 ($2,902 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,090,849 ($3,700 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 Sunset Village 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 northeast 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 Sunset Village’s 3,538 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 Sunset Village residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.998 |
Robbery |
0.4370 |
Rape |
0.7028 |
Murder |
0.2155 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.353 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
17.07 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.803 |
Burglary |
1.501 |
Arson |
0.0940 |
Total Property Crime |
21.46 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2366 |
Drug Crimes |
5.085 |
Vandalism |
10.43 |
Identity Theft |
0.5688 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0445 |
Total "Other" Rate |
16.36 (D) |
Individual Sunset Village Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Sunset Village is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Sunset Village.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A+ | B+ | |
C+ | A- | B- | |
C | B- | C+ | |
B+ | A | A- | |
C | B+ | C | |
C | C+ | C | |
D | D | D+ | |
B- | A- | B+ | |
B+ | A | A | |
B+ | A+ | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Sunset Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
B- | C- | C- | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C | B- | B- | |
B- | C | C | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Sunset Village 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 Sunset Village, Madison, WI average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sunset Village schools on SchoolGrade
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