Crime & Safety Report for 28 Townsend St, Buffalo, NY 14206

Review crime and safety information near 28 Townsend St, Buffalo, NY 14206. 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

$75,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,028 sqft

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

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Full report contains 39 offenders within 5 miles and 8792 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

39 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 28 Townsend St, Buffalo, NY 14206

39 Registered Offenders Nearby
16 Rape
12 Child Involved
0 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CAPLINGER, SHAUN DAVID

43 years old

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14225
4.8 Medium
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BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
1.7 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
3 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
2.4 Medium
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GIOMUNDO, ROBERT

years old

130.20 - Sexual Misconduct

2024-10-03T12:42:28

2 DONCE ST Lackawanna, NY, 14218
4.9 Medium

8792 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8792 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1278 Severe
1454 Medium
1685 Low
4375 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
HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY0.3 mi
BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL1.0 mi
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY1.1 mi
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #481.1 mi
BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL1.1 mi
PS 901.1 mi
MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL1.2 mi
REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL1.2 mi
BILINGUAL CENTER1.3 mi
BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL1.3 mi
PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET1.4 mi
BUFFALO CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL1.4 mi
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER1.4 mi
ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL1.4 mi
EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 28 Townsend St in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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