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Manchester
Amherst
#2 in Best Suburbs to Live in New Hampshire
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Manchester, NH
  • 41 reviews
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    Amherst Crime

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      77%
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      15%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      8%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 13 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      69%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      23%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      8%

    Amherst Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.8
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      105.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      837.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      8.8
      284
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