Covington, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Covington Police Department serves the city of Covington, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 731 violent crimes and 3,645 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.6 per 100k residents, which is 60.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 374.3 per 100k, 128.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents731 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate374.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,645 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate244.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,621 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.6 | A | 731 | 106.2 | -60.8% |
| Property Crime | 374.3 | F | 3645 | 163.6 | +128.8% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 35 | 3.5 | +30.6% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 84 | 5.8 | -20.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 92 | 22.3 | -79.2% |
| Burglary | 69.3 | F | 576 | 24.0 | +188.5% |
| Larceny | 244.9 | F | 2621 | 116.4 | +110.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 60.1 | F | 444 | 22.2 | +170.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 6 miles | F 188.3 | F 453.8 | Violent: 352.7% higher Property: 21.2% higher |
| Algona | 8 miles | A 31.4 | B 125.5 | Violent: 24.6% lower Property: 66.5% lower |
| Renton | 9 miles | B 79.8 | F 338.7 | Violent: 91.9% higher Property: 9.5% lower |
| Tukwila | 10 miles | F 259.5 | F 1684.7 | Violent: 524.0% higher Property: 350.1% higher |
| Des Moines | 10 miles | A 62.1 | F 298.3 | Violent: 49.4% higher Property: 20.3% lower |