Crime & Safety Report for 72 Saint Joseph Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

Review crime and safety information near 72 Saint Joseph Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-27

$109,900 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,218 sqft

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

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Full report contains 41 offenders within 5 miles and 10029 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

41 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 72 Saint Joseph Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

41 Registered Offenders Nearby
16 Rape
13 Child Involved
0 Assault
15 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
3.2 Medium
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BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
3 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
1.4 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
3.6 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
4.2 Medium

10029 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

10029 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1466 Severe
1665 Medium
1917 Low
4981 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.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 08:52 PM

Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a welfare check at a hotel near Main Street, where a caller reports her daughter is in a room and people outside are allegedly threatening to kick in the door and beat her up.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #970.2 mi
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II0.6 mi
PERSISTENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL0.7 mi
BUILD COMMUNITY SCHOOL0.7 mi
LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL #431.1 mi
PS 901.1 mi
EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL1.1 mi
PATHWAYS ACADEMY1.1 mi
KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL1.2 mi
WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi
ERIE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY1.3 mi
BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL1.4 mi
PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET1.4 mi
MATH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT 1971.6 mi
HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 72 Saint Joseph 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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