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Is Covington, Washington Safe?

Population 21,496 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Covington is a smaller community of 21,496 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,107 per 100K.

Covington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCovingtonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1793.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1107.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1793/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Covington

Violent crime in Covington is below the national average. The rate of 239.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1793.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,107 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Covington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,107
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Covington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
239.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Covington
1793.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Covington Safety

Is Covington safe?
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?
203.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1793.4 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 Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Covington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Washington 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Covington?
239.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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