Buffalo, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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81%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

82%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Buffalo_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	5	n/a (estimate)	432	1,721	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.5	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	41.3	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	22.3	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	86.4	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	86	280	364
Burglary	1	n/a	86.4	218.6	250.7
Theft	3	n/a	259.3	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	165.2	318.7
Property crime	4	n/a (estimate)	346	1,441	1,917

Buffalo crime map

The Buffalo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Buffalo as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Buffalo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Buffalo crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Buffalo crime rates are 81% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Buffalo are 76% lower than the national average
In Buffalo you have a 1 in 232 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Buffalo is safer than 79% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Buffalo has decreased by 48%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buffalo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buffalo is 1 in 1158

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buffalo is 1 in 290

The chance of being a victim of crime in Buffalo is 1 in 232

Year Over Year Crime In Buffalo (per 100,000 people)

Buffalo police department

Item	Buffalo	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Blue Grass, IA	2,058	0	0	0
Walcott, IA	1,802	0	260	260
Durant, IA	1,878	272	163	435
Eldridge, IA	6,678	89	546	635
Coyne Center, IL	1,102	98	546	644
Andalusia, IL	1,118	112	624	736
Riverdale, IA	441	131	676	807
Buffalo, IA	1,090	86	346	432

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ray City, GA	1,090	142	736	879
Tye, TX	1,090	333	582	914
Cottageville, SC	1,090	197	917	1,114
West Yellowstone, MT	1,090	81	1,625	1,706
Hillsboro, MS	1,090	102	801	904
Buffalo, IA	1,090	86	346	432

Source: The Buffalo, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.