Crime & Safety Report for 5124 MERWOOD Lane, Madison, WI 53718

Review crime and safety information near 5124 MERWOOD Lane, Madison, WI 53718. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 95 offenders within 5 miles and 1457 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

95 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5124 MERWOOD Lane, Madison, WI 53718

95 Registered Offenders Nearby
40 Rape
71 Child Involved
70 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SKOIEN, KEVIN J

55 years old

Child Involved

Violent

3915 VILAS RD COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
4.8 Medium
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BECKWITH, BRETT A

39 years old

4211 OAK ST MCFARLAND, WI, 53558
2.8 Medium
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BOEHNEN, TRAVIS J

32 years old

Child Involved

Violent

4173 LOOKOUT TRL MCFARLAND, WI, 53558
3.6 Medium
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CARTER, DANNIE

66 years old

Child Involved

4810 FARWELL ST APT 1 MCFARLAND, WI, 53558
1 Medium
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EAGEN, ROBERT T

63 years old

Child Involved

Violent

2671 US HIGHWAY 51 MCFARLAND, WI, 53558
2.5 Medium

1457 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1457 Crime & Incidents by Severity
173 Severe
232 Medium
380 Low
672 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:20 PM

Rimrock Rd, Madison, WI 53713

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a routine backup unit to check a vehicle with three occupants near Rimrock Rd by Capitol Petro, after a woman in the back reportedly mentioned having a "99" (exact concern unclear).

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:19 PM

Rimrock Rd, Madison, WI 53713

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested routine backup for an occupied vehicle with three people near a business on Rimrock Road in Madison. A woman in the vehicle mentioned something described as a "ninety-nine." In a related call, a woman reported she was taken to an abandoned house and later appeared to be near a fast-food restaurant on Old Dana or close to Greenway Cross. Multiple units were sent to check on the situation.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:00 PM

Kilpatrick Ln, Madison, WI 53718

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a location near Kilpatrick Lane for a woman who passed out earlier; she is now conscious and breathing.

Other Non-Crime Event

07/16/2026 07:26 PM

Buckeye Rd & S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that street lights near Buckeye Road and South Stoughton Road were not working, and the issue was noted for follow-up.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:21 PM

Norman Dr, Stoughton, WI 53589

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious-person report near Norman Drive in the Town of Dunn after a neighbor said someone had been sitting on a deck, although the caller did not see anyone there at the time of the call.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Waubesa Intermediate0.5 mi
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)0.9 mi
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)0.9 mi
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High0.9 mi
Insight School of Wisconsin High0.9 mi
McFarland High1.0 mi
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School1.1 mi
4K McFarland1.1 mi
Indian Mound Middle1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5124 MERWOOD Lane in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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