The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cowden, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$180,404

Cost of Crime™ for Cowden, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $553 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cowden 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 Cowden, IL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cowden ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Cowden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cowden is 15.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cowden Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cowden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 84 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Cowden, IL see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cowden, IL

The total projected cost of crime in Cowden for 2025 is $180,404. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $553 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Cowden. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.2%

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

Cowden, IL:	$220
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cowden is $220 per year, which is $244 less than the national average and $200 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cowden:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $885 more than in Cowden.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $64 less than in Cowden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cowden	Cost per Cowden Resident
Murder	$41,275	$50
Rape/Sexual Assault	$31,516	$38
Robbery	$15,121	$18
Assault	$11,302	$14
Kidnapping	$4,948	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,553	$3
Burglary	$5,317	$6
Theft	$17,158	$21
Arson	$1,588	$2
Vandalism	$31,872	$39
Animal Cruelty	$117	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,715	$11
Identity Theft	$8,921	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$180,404	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cowden, IL

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 Cowden totals $436,384 ($533 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $616,788 ($753 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 Cowden 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 central part of the city has more 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 Cowden’s 819 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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Cowden 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 Cowden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4805
Robbery	0.5870
Rape	0.6347
Murder	0.0268
Total Violent Crime	1.729 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.045
Vehicle Theft	0.2013
Burglary	0.7157
Arson	0.0803
Total Property Crime	5.043 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0996
Drug Crimes	1.439
Vandalism	5.447
Identity Theft	1.407
Animal Cruelty	0.0193
Total "Other" Rate	8.412 (C+)

Individual Cowden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Holliday, IL	A	A	A+
Lakewood Township, IL	B	A	B
Mode, IL	B+	B	A-
Beecher City, IL	B-	B+	B
Herrick, IL	C-	B-	D+
Holland, IL	B	B	B+
Wrights Corner, IL	A-	A-	A
Moccasin, IL	A-	A-	A
Tower Hill, IL	C+	B-	C
Shelbyville, IL	B	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cowden 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
Pope Mills, NY	C+	C	C
Lyons, TX	F	F	F
Manning, OR	D	C-	C-
Maplehurst, MI	B	C	C
Martins Creek, PA	A	B+	B+
McBrayer, KY	B+	B+	B+
Middlebury Center, PA	A+	A	A
Middlesex, VT	B+	A-	A-
Orbisonia, PA	B+	C+	C+
Pinebur, MS	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Cowden is safer than the Illinois 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 Cowden, IL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cowden schools on SchoolGrade

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