Crime & Safety Report for 27 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Review crime and safety information near 27 Rhode Island St, 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

$199,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,426 sqft

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

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Full report contains 35 offenders within 5 miles and 7067 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

35 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 27 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213

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

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
1.4 Medium
Offender photo

TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
0.9 High
Offender photo

MUSENDEN, NORBERTO

years old

Rapist

130.35 - Attempted Rape-1st Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY, 14222
2 Medium
Offender photo

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
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

CRANDALL, JOHN

years old

Child Involved

000000000 - DISTRUBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2024-10-03T12:42:28

120 DART ST Buffalo, NY, 14213
1.8 Medium

7067 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7067 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1064 Severe
1137 Medium
1348 Low
3518 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.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:48 PM

Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, police units are transporting a female to ECMC near Grider Street.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS0.4 mi
DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#180.4 mi
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)0.6 mi
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #300.6 mi
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK0.9 mi
WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL1.0 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL1.1 mi
NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET1.2 mi
HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY1.3 mi
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL1.3 mi
HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL1.3 mi
WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi
EMERSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY1.5 mi
BUFFALO SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT1.5 mi
PS 42 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER1.5 mi

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