Amherst, OH is a relatively safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Amherst is 7.2, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Amherst is 26.6, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that compared to most cities across the United States, Amherst has a much lower rate of both violent and property crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amherst violent crime is 7.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Amherst property crime is 26.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.