Buffalo, NY Crime


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Buffalo, NY is a city that has been struggling with high levels of crime for many years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Buffalo is 56.6, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Buffalo are at a significantly higher risk of becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Buffalo is also above the national average at 61.4, compared to 35.4 for the rest of the US. This means that residents in Buffalo are also more likely to experience theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. These alarming crime rates have had a significant impact on the safety and overall well-being of the community, making it a major concern for both residents and law enforcement authorities in Buffalo. It is essential for measures to be taken to address and reduce these crime rates in order to improve the quality of life for those living in Buffalo.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Buffalo violent crime is 56.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Buffalo property crime is 61.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Buffalo, NY Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001186.212.757.1504.4612.15381.71360.43188.9832.3
20011265.121.878.1545.7619.45520.41352.43297.9870.1
20021271.714.662.6550.7643.85165.21305.53085.2774.4
20031284.221.970.4563.9628.15504.11441.43185.4877.2
20041332.117.974.25207205691.11370.63476.9843.6
20051390.219.865588.571759061496.83561.6847.6
20061410.726.462608.9713.45503.11585.43160.1757.6
20071274.519.759.9559.8635.158931602.83460.9829.3
20081374.813.764.4569.4727.457251521.33515.9687.8
20091459.122.352.5609775.35390.21471.83330.3588.1
20101357.520.759.2552.9724.65564.51620.33404.8539.4
20111238.213.746.1555.8622.55449.91704.13318.7427.1
20121288.718.352.6528.9688.95126.615153189.8421.8
201318.256510.8670.44826.71336.23120.7369.8
20141228.223.267.3494.2643.54817.412073235.8374.6
20151118.615.967400.2635.44330.210762875.3378.9
20161109.717.159.4407.5625.8411710222770.7324.3
20171019.215.655.4334.5613.73836.1919.72591.3325.2
20181042.522.164.7351.3604.53815.4879.52597.4338.5
2019990.718.447.3313.7611.33245.4629.72350.1265.6

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Cleveland, OH1,516.64,467.2397,1061762019
Pittsburgh, PA578.83,016.1308,6091802018
Toledo, OH952.13,462.5291,0662572019
Newark, NJ619.01,641.0278,9062842019
Jersey City, NJ522.71,903.9233,2422892019

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Over 2 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 2 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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