Crime & Safety Report for 153 Garner Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Review crime and safety information near 153 Garner Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213. 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

$299,900 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 864 sqft

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

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Full report contains 41 offenders within 5 miles and 8393 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

41 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 153 Garner Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

41 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
12 Child Involved
0 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
2.2 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
2 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
0.6 High
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CRANDALL, JOHN

years old

Child Involved

000000000 - DISTRUBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2024-10-03T12:42:28

120 DART ST Buffalo, NY, 14213
0.5 High
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THOMPSON, JESSICA

years old

130.60 - Sexual Abuse-2nd Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

500 SENECA ST Buffalo, NY, 14204
3.6 Medium

8393 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8393 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1227 Severe
1407 Medium
1590 Low
4169 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 09:12 PM

Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an alarm activation at a church on Bailey Avenue, with possible motion detected in the basement.

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.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:05 PM

Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a complaint about someone walking up and down Washington Street with a chainsaw. Officers checked the area and determined that National Grid workers near Kinzie, including behind a nearby building, were using a chainsaw to clear a downed branch.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL0.3 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL0.4 mi
NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET0.4 mi
WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL0.4 mi
DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#181.0 mi
MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #301.0 mi
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)1.4 mi
PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED1.4 mi
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL1.4 mi
WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi
PS 171.5 mi
TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL1.6 mi
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS1.6 mi
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL1.6 mi

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