Cowley County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cowley County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,599 violent crimes and 3,939 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.7 per 100k residents, which is -38.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.6 per 100k, -10.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,599 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,939 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents804 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,860 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.7 | A | 2599 | 106.2 | -38.2% |
| Property Crime | 146.6 | B | 3939 | 163.6 | -10.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 69 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -63.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.3 | C | 430 | 22.3 | +4.6% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 804 | 24.0 | -46.9% |
| Larceny | 125.3 | C | 2860 | 116.4 | +7.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 249 | 22.2 | -61.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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