Amherst, CO has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 17.2 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Amherst is slightly higher than the national average, standing at 31.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they should still be vigilant about protecting their property. It is important for the community to work together and take necessary precautions to prevent any further increase in property crime rates. With this context in mind, Amherst, CO can continue to strive towards creating a safe and secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amherst violent crime is 17.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Amherst property crime is 31.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Amherst, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Holyoke, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Holyoke, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.