The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Amherst, NH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$2.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Amherst, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $586 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Amherst in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Amherst, NH Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Amherst ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Amherst's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Amherst is 13.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Amherst Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Amherst varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 132 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Amherst, NH see the most incidents - about 50 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Amherst, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Amherst for 2025 is $2,772,489. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $586 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Amherst. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Amherst Compared to Other Cities?

Amherst, NH:	$220
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Amherst is $220 per year, which is $244 less than the national average and $51 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Amherst:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $364 more than in Amherst.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $62 less than in Amherst

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Amherst for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Amherst	Cost per Amherst Resident
Murder	$657,846	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$566,299	$45
Robbery	$47,752	$4
Assault	$265,693	$21
Kidnapping	$152,728	$12
Vehicle Theft	$76,877	$6
Burglary	$62,999	$5
Theft	$208,037	$17
Arson	$24,199	$2
Vandalism	$401,073	$32
Animal Cruelty	$10,083	$1
Drug Crimes	$242,978	$19
Identity Theft	$55,925	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,772,489	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Amherst, NH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Amherst totals $7,163,055 ($568 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,935,544 ($789 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Amherst crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Amherst has 4, have the same problem. Of Amherst’s 12,600 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Amherst Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Amherst residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7342
Robbery	0.1205
Rape	0.7413
Murder	0.0278
Total Violent Crime	1.624 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.188
Vehicle Theft	0.3940
Burglary	0.5513
Arson	0.0795
Total Property Crime	4.213 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1999
Drug Crimes	2.607
Vandalism	4.456
Identity Theft	0.5734
Animal Cruelty	0.1082
Total "Other" Rate	7.944 (C+)

Individual Amherst Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Amherst is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Amherst.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milford, NH	B-	A	B-
Merrimack, NH	A-	A+	A
Mont Vernon, NH	A	A+	A+
North Brookline, NH	A-	A+	A
East Merrimack, NH	C-	A	C-
Bedford, NH	B+	A+	A-
Wilton, NH	B-	A	A-
Hollis, NH	A	A	A
Litchfield, NH	A-	A+	A-
Brookline, NH	A	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Amherst is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Accokeek, MD	A-	B+	B+
Manchester, MD	C+	B-	B-
St. Marys, OH	C+	B-	B-
Ellettsville, IN	A	A	A
Marengo, IL	A-	B+	B+
Mary Esther, FL	A-	A	A
Evanston, WY	C	B	B
Lake Ariel, PA	A-	B	B
Toney, AL	B+	A	A
Benton, LA	D-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Amherst is safer than the New Hampshire state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Amherst, NH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Amherst schools on SchoolGrade

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