Bluff Acres, Madison, WI Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Bluff Acres

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Bluff Acres residents.

 

Bluff Acres, Madison, WI Map of Violent Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
B-
A-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$1.40 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bluff Acres, Madison, WI

In 2025, violent crime will cost $691 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent 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.

The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Bluff Acres ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of neighborhoods but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Bluff Acres's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Bluff Acres is 4.042 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 violent crime in Bluff Acres varies by area - ranging from 1 in 237 in the west areas to 1 in 275 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 5 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 $1,402,890. This translates to approximately $334 per resident and $691 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bluff Acres. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Bluff Acres Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Bluff Acres, Madison, WI: $334
Capitol, Madison, WI: $668
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI: $164
Wisconsin: $238
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bluff Acres is $334 per year, which is $76 more than the national average and $96 more than Madison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bluff Acres:
  • In Capitol, Madison, WI, crime costs $668 per person, which is $334 more than in Bluff Acres.
  • In Bay View, Milwaukee, WI, crime costs $164 per person, which is $170 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
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$1,402,890
$334

The Intangible Cost of Violent 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 $7,879,561 ($1,875 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bluff Acres violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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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Bluff Acres Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bluff Acres residents in a standard year.

Bluff Acres Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bluff Acres residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.775
Robbery
0.3859
Rape
0.7775
Murder
0.1037
Total Violent Crime
4.042 (B-)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Bluff Acres is higher. 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 violent 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 violent crime rate, Bluff Acres is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and as safe as the national average.

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