Buffalo, West Virginia has experienced a lower rate of violent and property crimes compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Buffalo is 16.1, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Buffalo can feel safer in their community knowing that they are less likely to be a victim of a violent crime. The property crime rate in Buffalo is also lower at 21.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This is a positive reflection of the efforts made by law enforcement and the community to keep Buffalo a safe place to live. However, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and continue practicing safety measures to prevent any potential crimes from occurring in their neighborhood.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Buffalo violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Buffalo property crime is 21.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Buffalo, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Eleanor, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Eleanor, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.