Amherst, NH is a relatively safe area in terms of crime. The violent crime rate is 7.4, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Likewise, the property crime rate in Amherst is 25.5, which is also significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. Overall, Amherst has a low amount of criminal activity compared to other areas across the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amherst violent crime is 7.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Amherst property crime is 25.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.