Cosgrove vs Northampton — 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

Northampton

NN4 · Northamptonshire

122

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Drugs5

Cosgrove has less crime — 3 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Cosgrove in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 3, a 40.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cosgrove sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cosgrove or Northampton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cosgrove recorded fewer crimes than Northampton — 3 vs 122 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Cosgrove is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cosgrove and Northampton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cosgrove saw higher rates of Other crime while Northampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Cosgrove recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 122).

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