Amherst, TX is a small town located in the state of Texas. The crime rate here is lower than the national average, with violent crime at 17.2 compared to a US average of 22.7 and property crime at 31.6 compared to a US average of 35.4. This makes Amherst an ideal place for those looking for a safe environment to live or visit. The low crime rate means that residents can feel secure in their homes and when they go out in public because they know that their safety will not be compromised.
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 31.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Amherst, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sudan, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sudan, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.