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The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) reports a significant decrease in property crime followed by fewer crimes against society in 2024, while crime against persons rose in comparison to 2023; however, overall, the numbers indicate a reduction of 1.58% in crime across the city.

“We are making steady progress in the right direction. While we recognize there is still much work to be done, the decrease in overall crime serves as a clear testament to the dedication of Green Bay Police Department’s sworn and professional staff, along with those who proudly represent our community and work to improve it,” said Chief Chris Davis, Green Bay Police Department.

Last year, the GBPD recorded 6,308 case reports in comparison to 6,409 during the year prior.
 

TOTALS	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Crimes Against Persons	1,470	1,385	1,723	1,466	1,732
Crimes Against Property	3,118	2,878	3,409	3,155	2,809
Crimes Against Society	1,842	1,978	1,900	1,788	1,767
Grand Total	6,430	6,241	7,032	6,409	6,308

The largest decrease came from reported property crimes, dropping nearly 11% in 2024. There were 2,809 reported cases compared to the previous year of 3,155. This is the lowest number of known cases of the last 10 years. The offenses that have decreased include arson, burglary, robbery, shoplifting, motor vehicle thefts, and theft from a motor vehicle.

In review of crimes against society, reported cases dropped just over 1% in 2024. There were 1,767 compared to 1,788 in 2023 because of lesser-known drug violations and prostitution.

Meanwhile, it was found that there was a rise in crimes against persons of around 18% in 2024. There were 1,732 reported cases compared to 1,466 in 2023. Some of the offenses that lead to this increase include aggravated assault, simple assault, and kidnapping/abduction, which can sometimes be linked to a domestic violence-type incident if one person is prevented from leaving.

Homicides decreased by almost 67% with two identified in 2024 compared to six the year prior.

Also, GBPD recorded 24 known shots fired cases in 2024, which is nearly 37% less than 2023 with 38.
 

TOTALS	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Shots Fired	65	90	66	38	24

NOTE: These numbers do not include intentional self-inflicted, or justified shots fired incidents.

In tracking overdoses, numbers indicate an overall decrease of more than 63% with 68 in 2024 compared to 185 in 2023.
 

TOTALS	2022	2023	2024
Non-Fatal Overdoses	93	141	59
Fatal Overdoses	31	44	9
Grand Total	124	185	68

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The numbers in this report are submitted to the Wisconsin Incident-Based Reporting System (WIBRS).

These numbers may be subject to change upon further verification pending any additional investigation and validation by the GBPD and Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ).

For further information, please visit: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/bjia/wibrs-data

For offense definitions, please visit: https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions