Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Covington is the safer city with a safety score of 67/100. Charleston has a violent crime rate of 363.7/100K compared to 425.8/100K in Covington.
| Metric | Charleston West Virginia | Covington Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 55/100 | 67/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 363.7 | 425.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,159.3 | 2,185.5 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,522.9 | 2,611.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.8 | 11.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 95.6 | 99.3 |
| Assault Rate | 238.8 | 274.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 617.9 | 359 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,930.3 | 1,468 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 611 | 358.5 |
| Population | 192,895 | 255,480 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.