COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Officials with the Covington Police Department report that, in 2024, crime rates were lower. The information comes from their 2024 Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, which officials say demonstrate a "significant decrease" in reported crime compared to 2023. Thibodaux teen, 16, arrested in burglary investigation The changes can be seen in the following statistics. 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. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Chilly temps sticking around for a while Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies Reunion with Hollowell helped James White reach potential with New Orleans Privateers Border business leaders brace for 'Trump effect' TPS extended for immigrants from 4 countries