Is Green Bay or Whitefish Bay Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Whitefish Bay is safer than Green Bay (Safety Score 76/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 949 per 100,000 versus 1,807 for Green Bay — 47% lower. Green Bay has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Whitefish Bay has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Green Bay is 7.2x 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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Green Bay, WI
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Green Bay | Whitefish Bay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 949.3 | +858.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 13.8 | +481.3 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 0.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 0.0 | +61.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 0.0 | +26.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 13.8 | +391.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 935.5 | +376.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 13.8 | +94.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 866.8 | +83.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 55.0 | +198.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or Whitefish Bay safer?
Whitefish Bay is safer with a total crime rate of 949 per 100K vs 1,807 for Green Bay — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while Whitefish Bay has 13.8. Whitefish 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 Whitefish Bay, WI
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, is an affluent, tree-lined village on Lake Michigan's shore, just north of Milwaukee. Established in 1892, it is primarily residential with a median household income significantly above the state average. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 14,537, Whitefish Bay has a total crime rate of 949.3 per 100,000 residents.