Crime & Safety Report for 87 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY 14214

Review crime and safety information near 87 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY 14214. 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

$285,000 | 5 bd | 2 ba | 1,872 sqft

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

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Full report contains 49 offenders within 5 miles and 9365 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

49 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 87 Merrimac St, Buffalo, NY 14214

49 Registered Offenders Nearby
22 Rape
16 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
4.2 Medium
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BURNS, JOSHUA DAVID

36 years old

ABSCONDED BUFFALO, NY, 14202
4.7 Medium
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ROBERT RILEY

years old

Rapist

50 HEDWIG Cheetawaga, NY
3.6 Medium
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TERRY L LAW

years old

Rapist

BUFFALO Buffalo, NY, 14201
5 Medium
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MATTHEW CHOLEWA

years old

Child Involved

Rapist

766 SWEENEY ST North Tonawanda, NY, 14120
4.9 Medium

9365 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9365 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1372 Severe
1609 Medium
1730 Low
4654 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.

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.

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.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY0.7 mi
MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL0.7 mi
ACADEMY SCHOOL0.7 mi
BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL0.8 mi
WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL1.0 mi
NORTH PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL #501.0 mi
HIGHGATE HEIGHTS1.2 mi
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL1.2 mi
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi
RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC1.4 mi
PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION1.4 mi
PRIMARY HALL PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL1.5 mi
BUFFALO COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL1.5 mi
CHARLES A LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 87 Merrimac St 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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