Crime & Safety Report for 479 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220

Review crime and safety information near 479 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220. 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

$237,900 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 2,636 sqft

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

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Full report contains 29 offenders within 5 miles and 6631 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

29 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 479 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220

29 Registered Offenders Nearby
10 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
4.3 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
4.3 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
4.8 Medium
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GIOMUNDO, ROBERT

years old

130.20 - Sexual Misconduct

2024-10-03T12:42:28

2 DONCE ST Lackawanna, NY, 14218
2.8 Medium
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WESLEY, ASHLEY

years old

130.45 - Attempted Criminal Sexual Act-2nd Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

200 Redtail Orchard Park, NY, 14127
4.7 Medium

6631 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6631 Crime & Incidents by Severity
946 Severe
1091 Medium
1244 Low
3350 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.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:43 PM

Washington St & Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency occurred near the library at Broadway and Washington in Buffalo. Fire Engine 1 found a patient on the grassy knoll and requested the team to respond.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident occurred near Broadway and Washington in Buffalo. An engine crew found a patient on the grassy knoll next to the library and requested ambulance response.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:41 PM

Garden Village Dr building a, apt 4, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported burglary at Garden Hill Apartments near Garden Village Drive, where someone apparently broke in and stole items at an unknown time.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi
SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL0.5 mi
DISCOVERY SCHOOL0.7 mi
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi
PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY0.9 mi
WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL0.9 mi
SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL1.1 mi
ERIE 1 BOCES1.5 mi
PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY1.5 mi
WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi
GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 479 Abbott Rd in a low-crime area?

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