The crime rate in Amherst, NE is much lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Amherst is 8.4, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Amherst is 13.8, which is also considerably lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Amherst is a relatively safe and secure place to live for its residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amherst violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Amherst property crime is 13.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Amherst, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ravenna, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ravenna, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.