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Is Covington, Kentucky Safe?

Population 41,847 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Covington is a smaller community of 41,847 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,454 per 100K.

Covington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCovingtonKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.5307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1840.42033.91,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1454.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1840/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Covington

Violent crime in Covington is close to the national average. The rate of 404.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1840.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,454 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Covington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,454
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Covington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
404.5
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
1840.4
State
2033.9
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 224.5 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?
224.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1840.4 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 (1,454 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 Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Covington ranks behind about 60% of Kentucky 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. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Covington?
Bad. A C grade and 224.5 per-thousand rate put Covington below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Covington?
404.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (52), and murder (7.0) 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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