Buffalo, Indiana is a small town that has been facing a concerning rise in violent and property crimes. According to the background information provided, the town's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, at 12.8 compared to 22.7. However, the property crime rate is also higher than the national average, with 25.9 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to 35.4. This indicates that while Buffalo may have lower levels of violent crime, residents are still facing a higher risk of having their property stolen or damaged. This trend is concerning for the safety and well-being of the community, and it is important for local authorities to address and combat these crimes to ensure the town remains a safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Buffalo violent crime is 12.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Buffalo property crime is 25.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Buffalo, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Monticello, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Monticello, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.