The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cowansville, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$157,701

Cost of Crime™ for Cowansville, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $446 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cowansville in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Cowansville, PA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Cowansville ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Cowansville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cowansville is 10.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cowansville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cowansville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 95 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 116 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Cowansville, PA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cowansville, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Cowansville for 2025 is $157,701. This translates to approximately $180 per resident and $446 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Cowansville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cowansville Compared to Other Cities?

Cowansville, PA:	$180
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cowansville is $180 per year, which is $284 less than the national average and $173 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cowansville:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $857 more than in Cowansville.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $61 less than in Cowansville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cowansville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Cowansville	Cost per Cowansville Resident
Murder	$48,678	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,127	$24
Robbery	$14,549	$17
Assault	$9,168	$10
Kidnapping	$1,298	$1
Vehicle Theft	$20,926	$24
Burglary	$7,758	$9
Theft	$17,142	$20
Arson	$1,982	$2
Vandalism	$6,794	$8
Animal Cruelty	$113	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,581	$6
Identity Theft	$2,585	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$157,701	$180

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cowansville, PA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cowansville totals $434,436 ($495 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $592,137 ($675 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cowansville crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Cowansville’s 877 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Cowansville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cowansville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3640
Robbery	0.5274
Rape	0.3973
Murder	0.0295
Total Violent Crime	1.318 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.774
Vehicle Theft	1.541
Burglary	0.9753
Arson	0.0936
Total Property Crime	6.384 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0244
Drug Crimes	0.8603
Vandalism	1.084
Identity Theft	0.3808
Animal Cruelty	0.0175
Total "Other" Rate	2.367 (A+)

Individual Cowansville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cowansville is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cowansville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Morrows Corner, PA	A+	A+	A
Frogtown, PA	A+	A+	A-
Sherrett, PA	A+	A+	A
Craigsville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Adrian, PA	A+	A	A
Phillipston, PA	C+	C	D+
Rimer, PA	A+	A	A+
Tarrtown, PA	A	A	A-
Worthington, PA	A	A	A
Wattersonville, PA	A	A-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cowansville is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Paupack, PA	B	C+	C+
McLean, TX	F	F	F
Medora, IL	A	B	B
Mercer, NC	D+	C	C
Meridian, OK	D+	D-	D-
Middleton, MI	A	C	C
Milan, MN	D	B	B
Mount Holly, VT	C-	C+	C+
Mount Nebo, WV	B+	B-	B-
New Galilee, PA	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Cowansville is safer than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cowansville, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cowansville schools on SchoolGrade

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