Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Amherst has a violent crime rate of 189 per 100,000 residents, 50% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 899 per 100,000, 54% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Amherst receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Amherst vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)