Is Green Bay or South Milwaukee Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, South Milwaukee is safer than Green Bay (Safety Score 58/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100,000 versus 1,807 for Green Bay — 19% lower. Green Bay has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where South Milwaukee has a 68% lower rate.
Note: Green Bay is 5.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Green Bay — 5-Year Trend
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South Milwaukee — 5-Year Trend
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Green Bay, WI
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Green Bay | South Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 1,457.0 | +350.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 158.6 | +336.5 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 5.0 | -3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 19.8 | +41.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 19.8 | +6.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 114.0 | +290.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 1,298.4 | +13.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 44.6 | +63.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 1,189.4 | -239.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 64.4 | +189.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or South Milwaukee safer?
South Milwaukee is safer with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100K vs 1,807 for Green Bay — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while South Milwaukee has 158.6. South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee, WI
South Milwaukee, hugging Lake Michigan, developed around Bucyrus International, a major manufacturer. This city of roughly 20,000 residents is just south of Milwaukee proper. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 20,178, South Milwaukee has a total crime rate of 1,457.0 per 100,000 residents.