285 Ashland Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

8661

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Severe Danger

Frequent crimes in the last 12 months, including violent crimes or repeated offenses. Cluster of sex offenders in the area. Not recommended for vulnerable individuals.

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Full report contains 39 offenders within 5 miles and 8661 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

39 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 285 Ashland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

17 Rape

12 Child Involved

0 Assault

12 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID 36 years old		ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202	1.3	Medium
ROBERT RILEY years old Rapist		50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY	4.4	Medium
TERRY L LAW years old Rapist		BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201	1.2	Medium
MUSENDEN, NORBERTO years old Rapist	130.35 - Attempted Rape-1st Degree 2024-10-03T12:42:28	1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY, 14222	1.5	Medium
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	4.8	Medium

8661 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1257 Severe

1447 Medium

1664 Low

4293 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.

School	Distance
FRANK A SEDITA SCHOOL #30	0.5 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	0.6 mi
LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	0.6 mi
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)	0.7 mi
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL	0.7 mi
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS	0.9 mi
DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18	0.9 mi
WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL	1.0 mi
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK	1.0 mi
LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi
NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET	1.1 mi
D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS	1.1 mi
CITY HONORS SCHOOL	1.1 mi
PS 17	1.2 mi
HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 285 Ashland 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?

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