Buffalo, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Buffalo Police Department serves the city of Buffalo, MN in Wright County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 853 property crimes. Property crime averages 12.0 per 100k, 92.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 12.0 | A | 853 | 163.6 | -92.6% |
| Larceny | 12.0 | A | 758 | 116.4 | -89.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lake | 4 miles | B 92.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Big Lake | 13 miles | A 39.2 | A 23.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 95.4% higher |
| West Hennepin | 14 miles | A 38.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rogers | 16 miles | A 58.9 | F 272.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 2161.1% higher |
| Corcoran | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |