Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK19 · Northamptonshire
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cosgrove has less crime — 3 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Cosgrove in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 3, a 65.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cosgrove sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and Shoplifting (19). Cosgrove is below the national average while Wigston is above, making Cosgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cosgrove recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 3 vs 197 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Cosgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cosgrove saw higher rates of Other crime while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Cosgrove recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 197).