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Crime & Safety in Buffalo, NY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Buffalo has a violent crime rate of 991 per 100,000 residents, 161% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 611.3 per 100,000, robbery at 313.7, rape at 47.3. The murder rate is 18.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,245 per 100,000, 66% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,350, burglary at 630, vehicle theft at 266 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 52 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Buffalo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Buffalo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent990.7/100K
161% above US avg
Murder18.4/100K
192% above US avg
Rape47.3/100K
Robbery313.7/100K
Assault611.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,245.4/100K
66% above US avg
Burglary629.7/100K
Theft2,350.2/100K
Vehicle Theft265.6/100K
Arson55.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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