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Is Covington, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,477 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Covington is a smaller community of 17,477 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,185 per 100K.

Covington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCovingtonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.6320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1870.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1185.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1870/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Covington

Violent crime in Covington is close to the national average. The rate of 342.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1870.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,185 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Covington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,185
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Covington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
342.6
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
1870.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Covington Safety

Is Covington safe?
Not especially. Covington earns a C with a crime rate of 221.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Covington?
221.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1870.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Covington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Covington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,185 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Covington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Covington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Covington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Covington?
Crime rates have held steady in Covington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Covington compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Covington ranks behind about 60% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Covington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Covington?
Bad. A C grade and 221.3 per-thousand rate put Covington below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Covington?
342.6 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (63), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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