Covington, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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13%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Covington_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	821	n/a (estimate)	2,019	1,663	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	4.9	6.8	6.3
Rape	18	n/a	44.3	33.8	40.0
Robbery	32	n/a	78.7	38.1	66.1
Assault	57	n/a	140.2	135.4	268.2
Violent crime	109	n/a (estimate)	268	214	370
Burglary	97	n/a	238.6	244.8	269.8
Theft	504	n/a	1,239.6	989.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	111	n/a	273.0	214.2	282.7
Property crime	712	n/a (estimate)	1,751	1,449	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Covington, KY

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Covington is 13.1% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 109 violent crimes reported in Covington, equivalent to 268 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 27.5%. Additionally, Covington recorded 712 property crimes, amounting to 1751 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 10.4%.

In the most recent release, Covington reported a property crime rate that closely aligns with the national average. In Covington, there were 1751 reported property crimes, a figure consistent with the national average of 1954 per 100,000 individuals. This positions the area as maintaining a level of safety and security on par with the typical city. The harmonious statistics underscore a balanced commitment to community well-being, offering residents a sense of stability and peace in their surroundings.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Covington?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Covington residents. Out of the respondents (34 in total), 38% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Covington were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 62% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Covington a Safe Place to Live?

Is Covington a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Covington has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 13%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.25 daily incidents, encompassing 0.3 violent crimes and 1.95 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Covington as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Covington Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Covington has decreased by 5.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Covington is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 19.9%, while property crime has decreased by 2.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Covington.

Potential Causes for Crime in Covington

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Covington, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

In Covington, 77.2% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

High rent costs can create economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When a significant portion of one's income is spent on housing, there may be less money available for other essential needs such as food, healthcare and education. Economic stress can contribute to desperation and potentially lead individuals to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Average rent rates in Covington are $722, compared to a national average of $949 per month.

Covington crime map

The Covington crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Covington as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Covington crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Covington crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Covington crime rates are 13% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Covington are 28% lower than the national average
In Covington you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Covington is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Covington has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Covington (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Covington, KY per 100,000 people. In Covington, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.21 times more than the Kentucky average and 1.15 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Covington is 1.25 times more than the Kentucky average and 1.38 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Covington has a daily crime rate that is 1.21 times more than the Kentucky average and 1.12 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Covington (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Covington, Kentucky compared to other areas of Kentucky, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Covington safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Covington is safer than 10% of Kentucky cities, and 40% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Kentucky, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Covington. At this time, Covington sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Covington

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Covington is 1 in 373

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Covington is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in Covington is 1 in 50

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Covington, Kentucky? If you reside in Covington, then there is a 1 in 373 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 58. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 50 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Covington.

Year Over Year Crime In Covington (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Covington is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Covington violent crime rates have decreased by 20%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 3% year over year. Total crimes for Covington has decreased by 6% in the same time frame.

Covington police department

Item	Covington	Kentucky	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	110	5,359	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	2.8	3.3

There are a total of 110 Covington police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3.6% less than the Kentucky average and 17.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Kentucky

State	Total offenders	Kentucky_/100K	National_/100K
Kentucky	9,099	222	266

There are a total of 9,099 sex offenders in Kentucky. This yields a total of 222 sex offenders in Kentucky per 100,000 residents which is 17% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Taylor Mill, KY	6,805	44	235	279
Mariemont, OH	3,445	0	290	290
Dunlap, OH	1,307	41	250	292
Coldstream, OH	1,383	41	250	292
Terrace Park, OH	2,254	46	280	326
Dry Ridge, OH	2,691	46	280	326
Glendale, OH	2,240	46	280	326
Covington, KY	40,466	268	1,751	2,019

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Huber Heights, OH	40,465	160	1,864	2,024
Westerville, OH	40,443	145	1,983	2,128
Lancaster, OH	40,438	266	2,152	2,418
Wentzville, MO	40,407	298	1,234	1,532
Fitchburg, MA	40,576	445	739	1,184
Covington, KY	40,466	268	1,751	2,019

Source: The Covington, KY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.