Is Green Bay or Wisconsin Rapids Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Green Bay is safer than Wisconsin Rapids (Safety Score 46/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 1,807 per 100,000 versus 2,424 for Wisconsin Rapids — 25% lower. Green Bay has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wisconsin Rapids has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Green Bay is 5.7x 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 | Wisconsin Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,807.3 | 2,424.5 | -617.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 495.1 | 532.2 | -37.1 |
| Murder Rate | 1.9 | 0.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 61.8 | 172.0 | -110.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.6 | 10.8 | +15.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 404.8 | 349.4 | +55.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,312.2 | 1,892.3 | -580.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 108.3 | 145.2 | -36.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 950.2 | 1,602.0 | -651.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 253.7 | 145.2 | +108.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay or Wisconsin Rapids safer?
Green Bay is safer with a total crime rate of 1,807 per 100K vs 2,424 for Wisconsin Rapids — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100K while Wisconsin Rapids has 532.2. 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, a city on the Wisconsin River, was once known as Grand Rapids. It's the county seat of Wood County and historically a papermaking hub, with a population around 18,000. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 18,602, Wisconsin Rapids has a total crime rate of 2,424.5 per 100,000 residents.