Is Green Bay or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Green Bay is safer than New York City (Safety Score 46/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,807 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 41% lower. Green Bay has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Green Bay has a 86% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 78.9x 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 | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 3,039.7 | -1,232.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 671.4 | -176.4 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 3.9 | -2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 23.4 | +38.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 187.5 | -160.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 456.2 | -51.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 2,368.3 | -1,056.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 154.7 | -46.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 2,015.0 | -1,064.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 198.5 | +55.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or New York City safer?
Green Bay is safer with a total crime rate of 1,807 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 41% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Green Bay 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 New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.