Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hastings Court area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 55th 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 Hastings Court (WF6 2SH) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hastings Court (WF6 2SH), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfield Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Garforth Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Freestone Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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