In the small town of Covington, VA, the crime rate is slightly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Covington is 28.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Covington are at a slightly higher risk of experiencing a violent crime compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, the property crime rate in Covington is 34, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that property crimes such as theft and burglary are also prevalent in the town. While Covington may still be considered a relatively safe community, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Covington (zip 24426) violent crime is 28.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Covington (zip 24426) property crime is 34.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Covington, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.