Crime & Safety Report for 441 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Review crime and safety information near 441 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$134,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,144 sqft

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

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Full report contains 45 offenders within 5 miles and 9493 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

45 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 441 Shirley Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

45 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
13 Child Involved
0 Assault
16 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
3 Medium
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BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
4.8 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
2.6 Medium
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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
4.1 Medium
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CRANDALL, JOHN

years old

Child Involved

000000000 - DISTRUBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

2024-10-03T12:42:28

120 DART ST Buffalo, NY, 14213
4.3 Medium

9493 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9493 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1395 Severe
1616 Medium
1769 Low
4713 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.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 09:00 PM

Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a reported customer dispute at a motel near Genesee Street involving a male who is allegedly refusing to pay for his room.

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.

SchoolDistance
HIGHGATE HEIGHTS0.3 mi
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL0.4 mi
CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY0.7 mi
FREDERICK OLMSTED #1560.9 mi
BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL1.0 mi
PS 821.1 mi
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL1.2 mi
MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL1.2 mi
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY1.2 mi
PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION1.3 mi
CLEVELAND HILL HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi
CLEVELAND HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi
CLEVELAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi
WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL1.5 mi
AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 441 Shirley 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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