Amherst, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amherst Police Department serves the city of Amherst, VA in Amherst County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 56 violent crimes and 66 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.7 per 100k, 42.7% 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 Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.9 | A | 56 | 106.2 | -55.9% |
| Property Crime | 93.7 | A | 66 | 163.6 | -42.7% |
| Larceny | 93.7 | B | 55 | 116.4 | -19.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 13 miles | A 15.2 | A 30.4 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 67.6% lower |
| Lynchburg | 16 miles | D 163.5 | C 177.3 | Violent: 248.9% higher Property: 89.2% higher |
| Lexington | 19 miles | A 26.6 | A 26.6 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 71.7% lower |
| Glasgow | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bedford | 29 miles | F 206.6 | C 177.1 | Violent: 341.0% higher Property: 89.0% higher |