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. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 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 |