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Is Covington, Louisiana Safe?

Population 11,721 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Covington is a smaller community of 11,721 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,191 per 100K.

Covington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCovingtonLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.4325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1710.52111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1191.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1711/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Covington

Violent crime in Covington is below the national average. The rate of 262.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1710.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,191 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Covington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,191
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Covington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
262.4
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
1710.5
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Covington Safety

Is Covington safe?
It depends on where in Covington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Covington?
197.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1710.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Covington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Covington has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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?
No. Crime in Covington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Covington compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Middle of the pack for Louisiana. Covington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Louisiana cities.
How safe is Covington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Covington?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Covington?
262.4 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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