The University of Wisconsin-Madison saw increases in reported hate crimes, stalking and vehicle theft in 2025 with decreases in reported sexual assaults compared to 2024, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department’s (UWPD) latest Annual Security and Fire Safety (ASR) report released Sept. 30.
The 2026 report provides crime statistics from 2025, 2024 and 2023 along with information about crime reporting, campus resources, safety procedures and protocols for sexual, domestic and dating violence. The report is compiled by the UWPD in collaboration with campus offices.