Amherst, NE may be a small town, but it is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 8.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Amherst is 13.8, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while there is less violent crime in Amherst, residents still need to be aware of the potential for property crimes. As a resident of Amherst, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your property from potential crime.
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.