{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/madison","updatedAt":"2026-09-08T16:11:29.521Z","place":{"city":"Madison","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":43.07305,"lon":-89.40123},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.72,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":70,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Traveler sentiment suggests Madison is largely safe, with some sources calling it one of the safest cities in America, though others note crime disparities between neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Madison is a safe city for travelers, with low risks for most common tourist concerns.","summary":"Madison generally scores well on safety indices, with low rates of sexual violence and good air quality. While violent and property crime rates are present, they are comparable to national averages for US cities of its size. Travelers should be aware of specific areas with higher crime rates and exercise caution during large public events.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall violent crime is moderate, robbery risk can be higher in specific neighborhoods and during large public events."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded areas, especially during events or in busy downtown districts."},"safeAreas":["Downtown","University of Wisconsin Campus","Vilas"],"avoidAreas":["Clarendon Hills","Vera Court","Allied Drive","Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood (Britta Drive, Britta Parkway, Helene Parkway)"],"scams":["Underage drinking and public intoxication enforcement, especially during large events like Halloween or the Mifflin Street Block Party.","Public urination enforcement, particularly in alleys and corners."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"safe","note":"Generally well-populated and lit, but stay aware of surroundings."},{"name":"University of Wisconsin Campus","level":"safe","note":"Emergency markers are present; utilize them if needed."},{"name":"Vilas","level":"safe","note":"Cited as a safer neighborhood."},{"name":"Clarendon Hills","level":"avoid","note":"Cited as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods."},{"name":"Vera Court","level":"avoid","note":"Cited as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods."},{"name":"South Madison","level":"caution","note":"Generally considered to have a higher crime rate than other parts of the city."},{"name":"Allied Drive","level":"avoid","note":"Specifically mentioned as an area to avoid at night."},{"name":"Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood (Britta Drive, Britta Parkway, Helene Parkway)","level":"avoid","note":"Specifically mentioned as an area to avoid at night."}]}}