Crime & Safety in Covington
Covington's real, disclosed crime picture runs above the national average, per NeighborhoodScout's own figures, though not among the very highest nationally.
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Learn moreA rate above the national average
NeighborhoodScout's own cited overall crime rate ran approximately 12 per 1,000 residents -- a 1-in-85 chance of becoming a victim of violent or property crime in a typical year.
Not among the highest nationally
NeighborhoodScout itself notes this rate, while above the national average, does not place Covington among the communities with the very highest crime rates in the country.
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Key takeaways
- Covington's overall crime rate (12/1,000, 1-in-85 victim odds) runs above the national average per NeighborhoodScout.
- The rate is not among the highest nationally, per the same source.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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