This Week's Overview
Madison maintained stable public safety activity this week with 12 reported incidents, down 8% from last week. Property-related incidents (75%) included burglaries and fraud, while violent crime remained low at 3 incidents (25%), all domestic-related in private residences.
| Area | Incidents | Primary Types | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial District Madison Blvd corridor |
4 | Traffic, retail theft | High-traffic area, typical for commercial zones |
| West Residential Heritage & Colonial |
3 | Domestic calls, property | Primarily domestic-related, no public safety concerns |
| Hughes Corridor Hughes Road area |
2 | Vehicle accidents | Traffic-related only |
| North Madison County Line area |
2 | Various | Isolated incidents, no clustering |
| Other Areas | 1 | Scattered | Distributed across city |
- Madison's rate (0.41/1,000) is below Alabama average (0.53/1,000)
- High-risk offenders cannot live within 2,000 feet of schools or playgrounds
- All offenders must verify addresses quarterly or annually
- Use official ALEA map above to search by your specific address
The Bottom Line
Should you be worried? No.
Madison's current safety profile shows isolated, low-level incidents with no concerning trends. Violent crime is extremely rare and limited to domestic situations. Property crime is below state average and occurs primarily in commercial areas. There are no active threats, no dangerous neighborhoods, and no unusual patterns. This is what a safe, well-policed suburban city looks like.
How Madison Compares
Context: Madison's incident rate is 22% below Alabama suburban average and 35% below similar-sized cities in the Southeast. This indicates stable, below-average crime activity for a city of Madison's size.
| Date | Type | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Burglary 1st | 200 block of Kyser Blvd | Investigating |
| Feb 15 | Fraud - Identity Theft | 7000 block of Highway 72 W | Resolved |
| Feb 14 | Criminal Trespass 1st | 8000 block of Madison Blvd | Investigating |
| Feb 14 | Domestic Violence 3rd | 100 block of Wellington Dr | Resolved |
| Feb 13 | Swatting Incident | 200 block of Heritage Mill Dr | Resolved |
| Date | Name | City | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Nicholas Edward Ferguson | Madison | Bail Jumping 2nd |
| Feb 14 | Jonathan Ryan Bishop | Madison | Drug Paraphernalia |
| Feb 14 | Preston Michael Meyer | Madison | Domestic Violence 3rd |
| Feb 13 | Alston Carter Humphrey | Huntsville | DUI (Alcohol) |
| Feb 12 | Marcus L. Johnson | Madison | Theft of Property 2nd |
Data Sources: Crime data from Madison Police Department public records. Sex offender data from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). School ratings from GreatSchools.org. Development information from Madison city planning department and public business filings. Safety scores calculated based on incident frequency relative to population. Not intended as legal, real estate, or professional advice. For official records, contact Madison PD at (256) 722-7190. Last updated: February 17, 2026.