Crime & Safety in Covington, LA

Covington has a violent crime rate of 442 per 100,000 residents, 16% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 284.3 per 100,000, robbery at 73.7, rape at 84.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,054 per 100,000, 107% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,401, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 168 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Covington receives a safety grade of F.