Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lakeside Court area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lakeside Court (WF6 1WS) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lakeside Court (WF6 1WS), 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 | Burglary | Newlaithes Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ripley Close | Under investigation |
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