GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The Green Bay Police Department released its 2025 data Wednesday, showing an increase in one crime category and a decrease in two others.
Last year, GBPD responded to 63,641 calls for service. The agency says it recorded fewer known offenses in 2025 compared to 2024. The numbers also represent an overall decrease of about 9% from the previous five-year average.
According to authorities, Green Bay experienced "a significant drop" in property crime (burglary, larceny, theft, arson, vandalism, etc.) and crimes against society (ex: animal cruelty, drugs/narcotics, pornography, weapons violations, etc.). However, crimes against persons (ex: assault, murder, rape, human trafficking, kidnapping/abduction, etc.) rose in 2025.
Here's a breakdown for each category, with details provided by GBPD:
Crimes against persons: 1,769 in 2024; 1,904 in 2025
Reported crimes against persons increased just over 7% in 2025, with 1,904 compared to 1,769 in 2024. Offenses contributing to the increase include intimidation, simple assault, and kidnapping/abduction, which in some cases may be associated with domestic violence incidents when one person is prevented from leaving. However, the reported offense of aggravated assault and rape decreased. Homicides remained unchanged, with two reported homicides in both 2024 and 2025.
Crimes against property: 2,867 in 2024; 2,390 in 2025
Reported property crimes decreased by more than 16% in 2025, with 2,390 reported for the year compared to 2,867 in 2024. Decreases were seen in burglary, motor vehicle theft, theft of motor vehicle parts, and theft from buildings. However, wire fraud and identity theft increased.
Crimes against society: 1,831 in 2024; 1,623 in 2025
Reported crimes against society decreased just over 11% in 2025, with 1,623 compared to 1,831 in 2024. This decrease appears to be largely driven by reductions in drug/narcotics violations and equipment violations.
Grand total: 6,467 in 2024; 5,917 in 2025
GBPD recorded 24 known shots-fired incidents in 2025, down from 28 from 2024. These numbers do not include accidental, intentional self-inflicted or justified shots fired incidents.
There were 49 overdose incidents tracked by GBPD in 2025, seven of which were fatal. It's a decrease of nearly 28% from 2024, when there were 68 known overdoses, with nine being deadly.
"Public safety is a shared responsibility, and the progress reflected in these numbers shows the impact of dedicated policing and strong community partnerships," said GBPD Chief Chris Davis in a news release. "We remain committed to continuing our efforts to enhance safety and the overall well-being of our community."