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Crime & Safety in Amherst Town, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Amherst Town has a violent crime rate of 250 per 100,000 residents, 34% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 174.2 per 100,000, robbery at 5.1, rape at 70.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 437 per 100,000, 78% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 260, burglary at 139, vehicle theft at 38 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Amherst Town receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Amherst Town vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent250.0/100K
34% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape70.7/100K
Robbery5.1/100K
Assault174.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property436.8/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary138.9/100K
Theft260.1/100K
Vehicle Theft37.9/100K
Arson5.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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