Covington, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Covington Police Department serves the city of Covington, LA in St Tammany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 254 violent crimes and 237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.1 per 100k residents, which is 45.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 42.8 per 100k, 73.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.1 | D | 254 | 106.2 | +45.1% |
| Property Crime | 42.8 | A | 237 | 163.6 | -73.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.1 | B | 36 | 22.3 | -23.1% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 29 | 24.0 | -28.8% |
| Larceny | 17.1 | A | 180 | 116.4 | -85.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -61.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville | 8 miles | A 22.4 | A 81.9 | Violent: 85.5% lower Property: 91.4% higher |
| Pearl River | 10 miles | A 37.2 | C 185.9 | Violent: 75.9% lower Property: 334.2% higher |
| Folsom | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 458.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 970.3% higher |
| Ponchatoula | 21 miles | C 113.6 | A 101.0 | Violent: 26.3% lower Property: 135.8% higher |
| Hammond | 21 miles | F 259.0 | F 604.4 | Violent: 68.1% higher Property: 1311.8% higher |