Cowen, West Virginia has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 22.4 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Cowen is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 29.8 compared to 35.4. This may be attributed to the town's small population and rural location, making it an easier target for property crimes. Despite the slightly lower rates of violent crime, the community in Cowen still faces its fair share of safety concerns. According to
, the town has seen a number of violent incidents that have caused harm and damage to its residents. This has led to increased efforts by the local law enforcement to combat and prevent crime in the area.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cowen violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Cowen property crime is 29.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cowen, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.