Buffalo, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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92%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

95%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Buffalo_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2	n/a (estimate)	173	1,540	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.1	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	35.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	18.7	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	86.3	187.2	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	86	243	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	199.1	229.2
Theft	1	n/a	86.3	962.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	135.1	258.8
Property crime	1	n/a (estimate)	86	1,297	1,760

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Buffalo crime map

The Buffalo crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Buffalo as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Buffalo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Buffalo crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Buffalo crime rates are 92% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Buffalo are 76% lower than the national average
In Buffalo you have a 1 in 580 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Buffalo is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Buffalo has decreased by 60%

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Daily Crime In Buffalo (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buffalo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buffalo is 1 in 1159

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buffalo is 1 in 1159

The chance of being a victim of crime in Buffalo is 1 in 580

Year Over Year Crime In Buffalo (per 100,000 people)

Buffalo police department

Item	Buffalo	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Blue Grass, IA	2,058	0	0	0
Durant, IA	1,878	56	167	223
Walcott, IA	1,802	129	129	259
Eldridge, IA	6,678	44	334	378
Coyne Center, IL	1,102	92	544	636
Riverdale, IA	441	114	608	722
Andalusia, IL	1,118	105	622	726
Buffalo, IA	1,090	86	86	173

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ray City, GA	1,090	132	677	808
JAARS, NC	1,090	211	1,105	1,316
Cottageville, SC	1,090	183	822	1,005
Park City, MT	1,090	156	594	750
Rochelle, GA	1,090	157	807	964
Buffalo, IA	1,090	86	86	173

Source: The Buffalo, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.