The Covington Police Department (CPD) today released its 2024 Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, revealing a significant decrease in reported crime compared to the previous year.
- Violent Crime:
- Homicides: Remained at zero in both 2023 and 2024.
- Assaults: Declined from 72 in 2023 to 48 in 2024, a 33% reduction.
- Robberies: Decreased from 2 in 2023 to 0 in 2024, a 100% reduction.
- Property Crime:
- Burglaries: Decreased from 41 in 2023 to 35 in 2024, a 14% reduction.
- Thefts: Declined from 129 in 2023 to 95 in 2024, a 26% reduction.
- Traffic Safety:
- Motor Vehicle Crashes: Reduced from 560 in 2023 to 540 in 2024, a 3% improvement.
“These figures demonstrate the positive impact of the hard work and dedication of our officers,” said Chief of Police Michael Ferrell. “Their commitment to proactive policing, combined with the support and vigilance of our community, has resulted in a safer Covington for our residents and visitors.”
Let’s continue to work together to maintain this positive trend. Report any suspicious activity to CPD at 985 892-8500, text CPDLA to 847411, or visit covla.com/tips