The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Kaisertown

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Kaisertown.

 

Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D
Other Crime Grade
A+

$3.62 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,291 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kaisertown in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Kaisertown ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of neighborhoods but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Kaisertown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Kaisertown is 43.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kaisertown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kaisertown varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northwest areas to 1 in 31 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Kaisertown for 2025 is $3,619,743. This translates to approximately $603 per resident and $1,291 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Kaisertown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kaisertown Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY: $603
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kaisertown is $603 per year, which is $138 more than the national average and $268 more than Buffalo's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Kaisertown:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $191 more than in Kaisertown.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $364 less than in Kaisertown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kaisertown for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kaisertown
Cost per Kaisertown Resident
Murder
$673,405
$112
Rape/Sexual Assault
$120,007
$20
Robbery
$315,258
$52
Assault
$1.09 million
$182
Kidnapping
$37,181
$6
Vehicle Theft
$216,797
$36
Burglary
$237,632
$40
Theft
$826,529
$138
Arson
$4,348
$1
Vandalism
$41,536
$7
Animal Cruelty
$7,612
$1
Drug Crimes
$27,339
$5
Identity Theft
$20,225
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,619,743
$603

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Kaisertown totals $5,499,530 ($916 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,119,272 ($1,518 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Kaisertown crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Kaisertown’s 6,006 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Kaisertown Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kaisertown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.330
Robbery
1.669
Rape
0.3295
Murder
0.0597
Total Violent Crime
8.388 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.57
Vehicle Theft
2.331
Burglary
4.362
Arson
0.0300
Total Property Crime
33.30 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1021
Drug Crimes
0.6154
Vandalism
0.9680
Identity Theft
0.4351
Animal Cruelty
0.1713
Total "Other" Rate
2.292 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Kaisertown is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Kaisertown.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C-
C-
B
C-
C+
C+
D-
C
D+
F
D+
A-
A-
B
C+
D+
C-
D+
F
D+
A
A-
A-
B+
C
B-
D
F
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Kaisertown is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D
B+
A
A
D-
D
D
C-
D-
D-
C+
B+
B+
B
B-
B-
B+
D-
D-
F
D
D
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Kaisertown is less safe than the New York state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kaisertown, Buffalo, NY average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Kaisertown schools on SchoolGrade

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