Cosgrove vs Milton Keynes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cosgrove

MK19 · Northamptonshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1

Milton Keynes

MK9 · Milton Keynes

539

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences185
  • Shoplifting103
  • Other theft45

Cosgrove has less crime — 3 vs 539 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Milton Keynes recorded substantially more crime than Cosgrove in February 2026 — 539 incidents compared to 3, a 179.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cosgrove sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Milton Keynes has more Shoplifting (103) and Other theft (45). Cosgrove is below the national average while Milton Keynes is above, making Cosgrove the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cosgrove or Milton Keynes safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cosgrove recorded fewer crimes than Milton Keynes — 3 vs 539 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Cosgrove is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cosgrove and Milton Keynes?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cosgrove saw higher rates of Other crime while Milton Keynes had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Cosgrove recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 539).

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