Crime & Safety Report for 251 Normal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Review crime and safety information near 251 Normal 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

$205,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,365 sqft

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

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Full report contains 38 offenders within 5 miles and 7794 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

38 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 251 Normal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

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

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
1.2 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
5 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
0.8 High
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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
1.8 Medium
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BURKE, PATRICK

years old

Child Involved

Rapist

130.25 - Rape 3rd: Victim Less Than 17 Years Old Perpetrator 21 Years Or More

2024-10-03T12:42:28

100 RITTLING Buffalo, NY
4.7 Medium

7794 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7794 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1160 Severe
1269 Medium
1472 Low
3893 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 09:07 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.

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.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 08:51 PM

Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible domestic dispute at a residence on Fillmore Avenue after a caller reported that a man said his ex-partner was back by the house.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #300.2 mi
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)0.3 mi
D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS0.5 mi
DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#180.5 mi
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK0.7 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL0.8 mi
WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL0.9 mi
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL1.0 mi
HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY1.1 mi
NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET1.1 mi
HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL1.2 mi
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL1.2 mi
EMERSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY1.3 mi
PS 42 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER1.4 mi
BUFFALO SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 251 Normal Ave in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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