185 Ramsdell Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

8342

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Elevated Risk

Multiple recent crime reports, including violent incidents. Several sex offenders reside nearby. Higher awareness and safety measures recommended.

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Full report contains 47 offenders within 5 miles and 8342 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

47 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 185 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

21 Rape

16 Child Involved

0 Assault

15 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID 36 years old		ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202	4.4	Medium
TERRY L LAW years old Rapist		BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201	4.3	Medium
MATTHEW CHOLEWA years old Child Involved Rapist		766 SWEENEY ST North Tonawanda, NY, 14120	4.6	Medium
JOHN CITAK years old		167 YOUNG ST Tonawanda, NY, 14150	4.1	Medium
MUSENDEN, NORBERTO years old Rapist	130.35 - Attempted Rape-1st Degree 2024-10-03T12:42:28	1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY, 14222	1.8	Medium

8342 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1180 Severe

1378 Medium

1623 Low

4161 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.
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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
PS 81	0.6 mi
KENMORE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi
PFC WILLIAM J GRABIARZ #79	0.8 mi
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL	1.0 mi
PS 65 ROOSEVELT ECC	1.0 mi
WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi
TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.1 mi
PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED	1.2 mi
KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi
CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi
CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES	1.3 mi
MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	1.4 mi
NORTH PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL #50	1.5 mi
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi
RIVERSIDE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 185 Ramsdell 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?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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