Buffalo, NY — Crime Rate & Safety

Buffalo has a Safety Context Score of D (39/100). The violent crime rate is 758.3 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national average of 363.8. Over the past 5 years, overall crime has increased (+9.0%).

Buffalo's violent crime rate is 758.3 per 100,000 residents and property crime rate is 2,097 per 100,000. These are per-capita rates based on FBI UCR data, which provide a more accurate comparison than raw crime counts.

Buffalo's 5-year crime trend shows a +9.0% change. Crime rates have been increasing, though trends can shift year to year. Always look at long-term trends rather than single-year changes.

Buffalo's violent crime rate of 758.3 per 100K is above the national average of 363.8. The property crime rate of 2,097 per 100K is above the national average of 1,832.

Based on 2023 FBI data, Buffalo earns a Safety Context Score of D (39/100). Buffalo has above-average crime rates, but context matters. The 5-year trend is worsening, which is an important factor for anyone considering relocation. Crime statistics represent city-wide averages and vary significantly by neighborhood.

The most common crime type in Buffalo is larceny-theft at 1,552 per 100,000 residents. Overall, property crime (2,097/100K) is significantly more common than violent crime (758.3/100K), which is typical for most US cities. Motor vehicle theft is 356.5/100K above the national average of 318.3.