Is Green Bay, WI Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Green Bay, Wisconsin reported 87.25 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.46 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 100.90 per 100,000 below that reference, with 93 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Green Bay, Wisconsin reported 351.83 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.53 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 122.27 per 100,000 above that reference, with 375 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Green Bay, Wisconsin reported 32.84 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.68 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 15.40 per 100,000 below that reference, with 35 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Green Bay, Wisconsin reported 908.20 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.82 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 198.77 per 100,000 below that reference, with 968 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Green Bay, Wisconsin reported 183.89 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.95 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 9.11 per 100,000 below that reference, with 196 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Green Bay, WI has an adjusted safety score of 36.97 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wisconsin. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Wisconsin workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 35 | 32.84 | 48.24 | 0.68× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 375 | 351.83 | 229.56 |
1.53× national |
| Burglary | 93 | 87.25 | 188.15 | 0.46× national |
| Larceny-theft | 968 | 908.2 | 1106.97 | 0.82× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 196 | 183.89 | 193.0 | 0.95× national |
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What drives Green Bay's safety score?
Green Bay ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wisconsin, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 106,585 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 56.73, while Community Order is lowest at 24.26. The 32.47-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 351.83 per 100,000 (1.53× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 87.25 per 100,000 (0.46× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Green Bay, Wisconsin recorded 968 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 58.1% of the 1,667 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 35 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Green Bay, Wisconsin recorded 375 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 22.5% of the 1,667 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 35 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Green Bay, Wisconsin recorded 196 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 11.8% of the 1,667 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 35 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Green Bay, Wisconsin uses a reporting population of 106,585 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Green Bay, Wisconsin has an adjusted score of 36.97 points out of 100 versus 59.77 in Madison, Wisconsin, a difference of 22.80 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Green Bay ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Green Bay, Wisconsin has an adjusted score of 36.97 points out of 100 versus 7.9 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a difference of 29.07 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Green Bay ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay safe compared to other places in Wisconsin?
Green Bay is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 36.97 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wisconsin.
What is the crime rate in Green Bay?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Green Bay's safety rating?
Green Bay's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 36.97 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wisconsin. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Green Bay?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Green Bay?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.