Amherst, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amherst Police Department serves the city of Amherst, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 278 violent crimes and 565 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.7 per 100k residents, which is 92.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.1 per 100k, 85.9% 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 Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.7 | A | 278 | 106.2 | -92.7% |
| Property Crime | 23.1 | A | 565 | 163.6 | -85.9% |
| Larceny | 23.1 | A | 500 | 116.4 | -80.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | 4 miles | A 27.2 | A 40.9 | Violent: 253.2% higher Property: 76.7% higher |
| Kipton | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 487.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 2009.9% higher |
| Lorain | 5 miles | F 203.3 | B 129.9 | Violent: 2536.2% higher Property: 461.9% higher |
| Elyria | 7 miles | B 90.5 | B 130.1 | Violent: 1074.2% higher Property: 462.8% higher |
| Sheffield Lake | 9 miles | A 44.8 | B 112.0 | Violent: 481.1% higher Property: 384.4% higher |