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Is Amherst Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 40,920 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Amherst Town is a smaller community of 40,920 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,583 per 100K.

Amherst Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmherst TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.0323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.62004.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1583.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

248.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Amherst Town

Violent crime in Amherst Town is close to the national average. The rate of 336.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,583 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Amherst Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary337
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,583
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Amherst Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amherst Town
336.0
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amherst Town
2150.6
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst Town Safety

Is Amherst Town safe?
Not especially. Amherst Town earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Amherst Town?
248.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Amherst Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Amherst Town's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,583 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Amherst Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Amherst Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Amherst Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Amherst Town?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Amherst Town's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Amherst Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Amherst Town ranks behind about 85% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Amherst Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Amherst Town?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.7 per-thousand rate put Amherst Town below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Amherst Town?
336.0 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (41), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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