Green Bay, WI vs Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach is safer with a higher safety score by 6 points. Green Bay, WI has a safety score of 66/100 while Huntington Beach, CA has 72/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Green Bay, WI has a violent crime rate of 495.1 per 100,000 residents, while Huntington Beach, CA has 207.3 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Green Bay, WI has a property crime rate of 1312.2 per 100,000, compared to 1989.2 per 100,000 in Huntington Beach, CA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Huntington Beach is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.