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

NN7 · Northamptonshire

35

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Other theft4

Cosgrove has less crime — 3 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Cosgrove in February 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 3, a 11.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cosgrove sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Northampton has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 35 incidents. That is 91% 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 Other theft. Overall, Cosgrove recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 35).

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