Is Green Bay or Hartford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hartford is safer than Green Bay (Safety Score 81/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 821 per 100,000 versus 1,807 for Green Bay — 55% lower. Green Bay has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hartford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Green Bay is 6.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Green Bay | Hartford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 820.9 | +986.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 131.6 | +363.5 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 0.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 62.7 | -0.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 0.0 | +26.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 68.9 | +335.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 689.3 | +623.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 31.3 | +77.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 645.4 | +304.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 12.5 | +241.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or Hartford safer?
Hartford is safer with a total crime rate of 821 per 100K vs 1,807 for Green Bay — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while Hartford has 131.6. Hartford has lower violent crime.
About Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is home to the Packers, an iconic NFL team. Situated at the mouth of the Fox River on Lake Michigan's Green Bay, it has a population of around 107,000. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 105,240, Green Bay has a total crime rate of 1,807.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Hartford, WI
Hartford, Wisconsin, once known for its Kissel Motor Car Company, is a city of over 15,000 residents in Washington and Dodge counties. It sits along the Rubicon River, offering a mix of residential and light industrial areas. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 15,959, Hartford has a total crime rate of 820.9 per 100,000 residents.