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United States / New Hampshire / Manchester-Nashua Metro Area / Hillsborough County / Amherst / Zip Codes
Amherst, NH has a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to , the violent crime rate in Amherst is only 7.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Amherst are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Amherst is also lower at 25.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. While crime can never be completely eradicated, is working hard to maintain the safety and security of the residents in Amherst, making it a desirable and peaceful community to live in.

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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Amherst, NH Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Milford, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Merrimack, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Mont Vernon, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Bedford, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Litchfield, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Milford, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Merrimack, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Bedford, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Londonderry, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Goffstown, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019

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