Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Amherst has a violent crime rate of 8 per 100,000 residents, 98% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 931 per 100,000, 52% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Amherst receives a safety grade of C.
Crime Rates: Amherst vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)