Amherst, Virginia Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 2,114
Key Insights
- →Amherst has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 189.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 34.6% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 41% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.21 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
189.2
+34.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
898.8
19 total
vs National Avg
↓ -47%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 4
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2
Property Crime: 19
Burglary1
Larceny-Theft16
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,114 | 4 | 189.2 | 0 | 19 | 898.8 |
| 2023 | 2,134 | 3 | 140.6 | 0 | 24 | 1124.6 |
| 2021 | 2,177 | 4 | 183.7 | 0 | 8 | 367.5 |
| 2020 | 2,174 | 1 | 46.0 | 0 | 13 | 598.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Amherst
Based on violent crime rate of 189.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 41% of cities
Similar Cities
Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):
National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.