The crime rate in Amherst, NY is significantly lower than the national average. Violent crime in Amherst is 11.2, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Amherst is 26.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This data suggests that Amherst is a relatively safe place to live and is much safer than many other cities across the nation.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amherst violent crime is 11.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Amherst property crime is 26.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.