Covington, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Covington Police Department serves the city of Covington, TN in Tipton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,483 violent crimes and 1,650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 303.4 per 100k residents, which is 185.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 186.7 per 100k, 14.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 FAnnual Rate303.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,483 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate70.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,650 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,239 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 303.4 | F | 1483 | 106.2 | +185.7% |
| Property Crime | 186.7 | C | 1650 | 163.6 | +14.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 70.0 | F | 479 | 22.3 | +214.6% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 245 | 24.0 | -51.4% |
| Larceny | 163.4 | D | 1239 | 116.4 | +40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 160 | 22.2 | -47.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 4 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 0 miles | C 104.2 | D 208.3 | Violent: 65.7% lower Property: 11.6% higher |
| Atoka | 0 miles | A 37.5 | A 28.1 | Violent: 87.6% lower Property: 84.9% lower |
| Munford | 5 miles | D 133.2 | A 14.8 | Violent: 56.1% lower Property: 92.1% lower |
| Mason | 14 miles | B 75.1 | A 75.1 | Violent: 75.2% lower Property: 59.8% lower |
| Bartlett | 19 miles | A 40.8 | A 90.5 | Violent: 86.5% lower Property: 51.5% lower |