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Is Green Bay, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 106,675 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Green Bay has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,632 per 100K.

Green Bay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreen BayWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1632.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate530.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Green Bay

Violent crime in Green Bay is below the national average. The rate of 307.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,632 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Green Bay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary424
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,632
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft530
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Green Bay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green Bay
307.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green Bay
2270.9
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Bay Safety

Is Green Bay safe?
Not especially. Green Bay earns a D with a crime rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Green Bay?
257.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Green Bay safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Green Bay's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,632 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Green Bay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Green Bay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Green Bay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Green Bay?
Crime rates have held steady in Green Bay, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Green Bay compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Green Bay ranks behind about 79% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Green Bay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Green Bay?
Bad. A D grade and 257.8 per-thousand rate put Green Bay below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Green Bay?
307.0 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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