Covington Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Covington Township Police Department serves the city of Covington Township, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 26 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.6 | A | 26 | 106.2 | -58.0% |
| Rape | 44.6 | F | 1 | 3.5 | +1162.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessup | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 44.7 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| South Abington Township | 0 miles | A 24.0 | A 8.0 | Violent: 46.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Waverly Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Greenfield Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 132.3 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Jefferson Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |