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Cowan, TN has safety grade D, a population of about 1,477, an overall crime rate near 1,016 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Cowan, TN is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Cowan, TN for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Cowan, TN

Cowan, TN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

9.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

1.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

15

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Cowan, TN demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (86.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 15 incidents suggests Cowan maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Cowan demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/26/2026

Cowan, TN Crime Analysis

Based on the available crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4717700, a total of 15 crimes were recorded. The predominant crime category is assault, accounting for 13 of the total incidents. Within the assault category, "Assault Offenses" specifically numbered 13. Property crime represents a smaller portion of the overall crime, with a total count of 2. This category is further divided into "Motor Vehicle Theft" and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering," each accounting for 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US4717700 corresponds to a specific census tract, and linking this to a city and state requires cross-referencing with geographic data. Assuming, for example, that this GEOID is located within Nashville, Tennessee, and using hypothetical data for illustrative purposes, we can expand the analysis. Let's assume Nashville, Tennessee, has a population of 700,000 and a median income of $65,000. Based on the provided crime data (15 incidents in the specified area), we can extrapolate a hypothetical crime rate. However, it's crucial to understand that this extrapolation is based on a very small sample area and may not be representative of the entire city. If the provided data represents crime within a census tract with a population of, say, 5,000, then the crime rate for that tract would be 300 per 100,000 residents (15/5,000 * 100,000). Without city-wide crime statistics, calculating a precise safety score or grade is impossible. However, based on the dominance of assault offenses in the provided data, one might infer a higher concern for violent crime in that specific area. Similarly, without knowing the total number of violent and property crimes city-wide, calculating accurate violent and property crime rates is not feasible. A crime map would typically visualize the spatial distribution of these incidents, highlighting hotspots and areas with higher crime concentrations. Zip code data would further refine the analysis, allowing for comparisons between different neighborhoods. Based on the limited data, the key insight is that assault offenses are the most prevalent type of crime in the area represented by GEOID 16000US4717700. However, drawing broader conclusions about the safety of Nashville or Tennessee requires a more comprehensive dataset encompassing the entire city and state.

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Safest Zip Codes
10
37037
#1
Rutherford County Area
0
Safety
17.5
Per 1K
17
Total Crimes

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37060
#2
Rutherford County Area
0
Safety
15.5
Per 1K
15
Total Crimes

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37614
#3
Washington County Area
0
Safety
12.7
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes

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37153
#4
Rutherford County Area
0
Safety
16.3
Per 1K
16
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
38132
#1
Shelby County Area
0
Safety
209.2
Per 1K
209
Total Crimes
38131
#2
Shelby County Area
0
Safety
209.2
Per 1K
209
Total Crimes
37213
#3
Davidson County Area
0
Safety
149.2
Per 1K
149
Total Crimes
37201
#4
Davidson County Area
0
Safety
141.2
Per 1K
141
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Cowan, TN

PulseReal currently grades Cowan, TN as D. The population used for these rates is 1,477. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,016 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Cowan, TN.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Cowan, TN and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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