Is Covington, KY Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Covington, Kentucky reported 259.16 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.34 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 66.16 per 100,000 above that reference, with 106 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Covington, Kentucky reported 168.70 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.73 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 60.86 per 100,000 below that reference, with 69 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Covington, Kentucky reported 58.68 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.22 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 10.44 per 100,000 above that reference, with 24 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Covington, Kentucky reported 987.73 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.89 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 119.24 per 100,000 below that reference, with 404 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Covington, Kentucky reported 176.03 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.94 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 12.12 per 100,000 below that reference, with 72 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Covington, KY has an adjusted safety score of 42.76 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Kentucky. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Kentucky workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 24 | 58.68 | 48.24 |
1.22× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 168.7 | 229.56 | 0.73× national |
| Burglary | 72 | 176.03 | 188.15 | 0.94× national |
| Larceny-theft | 404 | 987.73 | 1106.97 | 0.89× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 106 | 259.16 | 193.0 |
1.34× national |
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What drives Covington's safety score?
Covington ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Kentucky, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 40,902 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 60.76, while Community Order is lowest at 12.57. The 48.19-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 259.16 per 100,000 (1.34× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 168.7 per 100,000 (0.73× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Covington, Kentucky recorded 404 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 59.9% of the 675 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 24 robbery reports (3.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Covington, Kentucky recorded 106 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 15.7% of the 675 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 24 robbery reports (3.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Covington, Kentucky recorded 72 burglary offenses in 2025, 10.7% of the 675 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 24 robbery reports (3.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Covington, Kentucky uses a reporting population of 40,902 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Covington, Kentucky has an adjusted score of 42.76 points out of 100 versus 48.1 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a difference of 5.34 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Covington ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Covington, Kentucky has an adjusted score of 42.76 points out of 100 versus 38.31 in Owensboro, Kentucky, a difference of 4.45 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Covington ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covington safe compared to other places in Kentucky?
Covington is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 42.76 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Kentucky.
What is the crime rate in Covington?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Covington's safety rating?
Covington's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 42.76 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Kentucky. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Covington?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Covington?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.