Is Green Bay or Sun Prairie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sun Prairie is safer than Green Bay (Safety Score 53/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 1,594 per 100,000 versus 1,807 for Green Bay — 12% lower. Green Bay has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sun Prairie has a 71% lower rate.
Note: Green Bay is 2.7x 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 | Sun Prairie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 1,594.0 | +213.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 184.3 | +310.7 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 2.6 | -0.7 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 13.0 | +48.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 7.8 | +18.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 161.0 | +243.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 1,409.7 | -97.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 85.7 | +22.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 1,251.3 | -301.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 72.7 | +181.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or Sun Prairie safer?
Sun Prairie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,594 per 100K vs 1,807 for Green Bay — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while Sun Prairie has 184.3. Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie, a growing suburb east of Madison, is known for its annual Groundhog Day celebration featuring Jimmy the Groundhog. Its landscape is primarily residential and agricultural, reflecting its transition from a farming community. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 38,519, Sun Prairie has a total crime rate of 1,594.0 per 100,000 residents.