Neighborhood Crime Report
Amherst Heights
Hempstead, NY
B+
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
59
41% below avg
Robbery
52
48% below avg
Burglary
56
44% below avg
Larceny/Theft
109
9% above avg
Vehicle Theft
81
19% below avg
Demographics
$486,534
Average Home
$133,518
Average Income
339
Population
36.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Amherst Heights Details
Amherst Heights, Hempstead Crime Information
Hempstead, NY neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B+
Amherst Heights
Hempstead, NY
Crime Score: B+ – Average crime
Updated today at 5:26pm
Low
High
339
Population
$133,518
Median Income
$486,534
Median Home Value
36.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
59
Robbery
52
Burglary
56
Larceny/Theft
109
Vehicle Theft
81
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$486,534
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
72.8%
Renter Occupied
27.2%
Cost of Living
↓
32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-29%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-41%
🚗 Transportation
-32%
🏥 Healthcare
-46%
💡 Utilities
-30%
Demographics
Education Level
25.4%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
11.5%
Black/African American
58.9%
Hispanic/Latino
43.1%
Asian
0.8%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
39° / 25°F
Summer (Jul)
83° / 67°F
🌧️
49.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
23.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Amherst Heights
Amherst Heights is a neighborhood located in Hempstead, NY. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 339 residents with a median household income of $133,518.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities