Crime Rate in Buffalo, New York (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Buffalo based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Buffalo has a violent crime rate of 706.2 per 100,000 residents, 97% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Buffalo is 12.4 per 100K, with 34 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 6.4% compared to the previous year.
- →Buffalo's violent crime rate is above the New York state average of 380.2/100K.
273,728
Population
706.2
Violent Rate
12.4
Murder Rate
3809.6
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Buffalo decreased by -6.4% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Buffalo by type:
1.8%
Murder
6.2%
Rape
22.3%
Robbery
69.7%
Assault
How Buffalo Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 273,728 | 706.2 | 12.4 | 3809.6 |
| 2023 | 275,922 | 754.2 | 14.1 | 4184.2 |
| 2022 | 275,710 | 736.3 | 24.3 | 3210.6 |
| 2021 | 253,809 | 943.2 | 25.6 | 3055.4 |
| 2020 | 254,627 | 1018.0 | 24.0 | 3080.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a violent crime rate of 706.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3809.6 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Buffalo safe?
Buffalo receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 94th percentile for safety.
How does Buffalo compare to the national average?
Buffalo's violent crime rate of 706.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.