How Secure Is Your Buffalo Neighborhood? Check Out Our Crime Map And See
It’s easy to assume your neighborhood is safe, but how does it really stack up to other parts of Buffalo? Find out by using our crime map. Gain insights into criminal activity in your area and review our suggestions on how to make your home and neighborhood safer. If it’s time for an upgrade, explore home security pricing and connect with Secure24 Alarm Systems to learn how our innovative ADT alarm systems can help.
Buffalo Crime Map
A heat-mapped record of reported incidents over the calendar year, plotted by location and severity.
How To Use Our Buffalo Crime Map
Our crime map provides an overview of criminal activity throughout Buffalo. Darker red spots show a heavier concentration of police responses compared to the surrounding areas. If you want an expanded perspective, zoom out by pressing the - (minus) sign. Take a closer look by pressing the + (plus) sign. Keep in mind that no neighborhood is completely free of criminal activity, and a modern home security system is always a wise investment, regardless of where you live.
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How To Keep Your Buffalo Home And Neighborhood Safe
You may be surprised to see there’s a higher concentration of criminal activity in your community than you anticipated. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to better protect your home and keep thieves away from your Buffalo neighborhood. Consider these recommendations:
- Become familiar with your neighbors: Connect with people living nearby and look out for one another. Numerous Buffalo neighborhoods have started official neighborhood watch organizations.
- Install a security system: Whenever an intruder trips an alarm, it will deter them from lurking around your neighborhood. Outdoor surveillance systems are among the strongest deterrents, as criminals don’t want to be recorded.
- Don’t leave valuables in your car. Keeping your purse, keys, or smartphone in your vehicle can lead to a break-in. If you can, take expensive items with you or tuck them away in the trunk or beneath a seat.
- Use motion-activated lights: Good lighting deters potential burglars. By putting up motion-activated lights near the garage or a back entryway, you can prevent a burglary before it starts.
- Let people know when you’re gone: Let a trusted neighbor know when you leave on a trip and provide a key or smart lock code for emergencies. Don’t post travel plans on Facebook and other social media apps.
Bolster Your Protection With Secure24 Alarm Systems
Don’t make it easy on criminals! Reach out to Secure24 Alarm Systems and get the best protection possible. We are proud to be an authorized dealer for ADT, the premier name in home security for more than 150 years. Give us a call at (716) 219-8231 or complete the form on this page, and we’ll customize a system with cameras, automation, remote access, and much more.