Crime & Safety Report for 149 Thurston Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

Review crime and safety information near 149 Thurston Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$230,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,075 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 52 offenders within 5 miles and 6635 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

52 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 149 Thurston Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

52 Registered Offenders Nearby
25 Rape
17 Child Involved
0 Assault
15 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BENJAMIN CARTER

years old

Rapist

99 WELLS AVE North Tonawanda, NY
4.5 Medium
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CURTIS CHEELEY

years old

Rapist

940 RIVER ROAD North Tonawanda, NY
5 Medium
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MATTHEW CHOLEWA

years old

Child Involved

Rapist

766 SWEENEY ST North Tonawanda, NY, 14120
3.6 Medium
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JOHN CITAK

years old

167 YOUNG ST Tonawanda, NY, 14150
3 Medium
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MUSENDEN, NORBERTO

years old

Rapist

130.35 - Attempted Rape-1st Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY, 14222
2.9 Medium

6635 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6635 Crime & Incidents by Severity
862 Severe
1133 Medium
1350 Low
3290 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:10 PM

Meadow Ln, Buffalo, NY 14223

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services requested near Meadow Lane for a 74-year-old female who is unable to walk.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:07 PM

Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested for a female who left the hospital. She was described as a 911 patient and hospital staff wanted to confirm she is okay. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:59 PM

Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda Town, NY 14223

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm system activated at a fitness center in a Sheridan Drive plaza, and a manager reported no visible smoke or fire while evacuating people as a precaution.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:58 PM

Minnesota Ave, Buffalo, NY

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic stop at or near the intersection of Lake and Minnesota Avenue in Buffalo, New York.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:56 PM

Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda Town, NY 14223

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a fitness center on Sheridan Drive in the Sheridan Plaza. A manager reported no visible smoke or fire and was evacuating the building, and the operation was later canceled.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi
CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES0.9 mi
KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi
KENMORE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.1 mi
HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi
HERBERT HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL1.2 mi
PS 65 ROOSEVELT ECC1.2 mi
CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.7 mi
PFC WILLIAM J GRABIARZ #791.7 mi
PS 811.8 mi
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 149 Thurston Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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