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Is Covina, California Safe?

Population 49,404 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Covina is a smaller community of 49,404 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,365 per 100K.

Covina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCovinaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2073.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1365.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate504.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

238 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2073/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Covina

Violent crime in Covina is below the national average. The rate of 307.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2073.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,365 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Covina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,365
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft504
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Covina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covina
307.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covina
2073.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Covina Safety

Is Covina safe?
Not especially. Covina earns a C- with a crime rate of 238 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Covina?
238 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2073.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Covina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Covina's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,365 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Covina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Covina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Covina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Covina?
Crime rates have held steady in Covina, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Covina compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Covina ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Covina to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Covina?
Bad. A C- grade and 238 per-thousand rate put Covina below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Covina?
307.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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