Amherst Town, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amherst Town Police Department serves the city of Amherst Town, NY in Erie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,214 violent crimes and 8,364 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.9 per 100k residents, which is 40.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 181.5 per 100k, 10.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,214 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,364 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents684 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,098 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.9 | A | 3214 | 106.2 | -40.8% |
| Property Crime | 181.5 | C | 8364 | 163.6 | +10.9% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 81 | 3.5 | -32.4% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 174 | 5.8 | -31.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 423 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 16.7 | B | 684 | 24.0 | -30.5% |
| Larceny | 147.2 | D | 7098 | 116.4 | +26.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.5 | B | 568 | 22.2 | -21.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 4 miles | F 233.4 | F 353.4 | Violent: 271.2% higher Property: 94.7% higher |
| North Tonawanda | 4 miles | A 36.5 | A 89.6 | Violent: 41.9% lower Property: 50.6% lower |
| Tonawanda Town | 5 miles | A 60.2 | B 140.0 | Violent: 4.2% lower Property: 22.9% lower |
| Tonawanda | 5 miles | A 26.8 | B 134.0 | Violent: 57.4% lower Property: 26.1% lower |
| Kenmore Village | 6 miles | A 26.8 | B 107.2 | Violent: 57.4% lower Property: 41.0% lower |