Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lakeside Park area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lakeside Park (WF6 1WN) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (121.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lakeside Park (WF6 1WN), the main crime hotspot is near Newlaithes Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altofts and Whitwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Meadow Brook Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Newlaithes Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ripley Close | Under investigation |
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