Amherst, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amherst Police Department serves the city of Amherst, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 282 violent crimes and 452 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.4 per 100k residents, which is 68.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.6 per 100k, 33.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.4 | A | 282 | 106.2 | -68.5% |
| Property Crime | 108.6 | B | 452 | 163.6 | -33.6% |
| Larceny | 108.6 | C | 414 | 116.4 | -6.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 0 miles | D 148.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 343.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Bennington | 0 miles | A 66.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 98.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Brookline | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Deering | 0 miles | A 51.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 54.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Francestown | 0 miles | A 60.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 80.6% higher Property: N/A |