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Crime in Hightown

Hightown had 342 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 162.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 54 Wrexham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 106% above the middle Wrexham area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

LL13, Wrexham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hightown

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162.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 54Wrexham rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common102 in 3 months

Month by month

141 Mar 143 Apr 140 May 111 Jun 99 Jul 132 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hightown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10230%
anti-social behaviour9628%
public order319%
shoplifting319%
criminal damage288%
theft196%
burglary103%
drugs93%

Hightown against Wrexham

TypeHightown per 1,000Middle Wrexham areaChange
Violence48.429.9▼ 45%
Burglary4.71.8–
Vehicle crime1.92▼ 67%
Anti-social behaviour45.621.7▲ 26%
Theft and robbery10.44.5▲ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Offa260.4▼ 17%
Maesydre222.2▼ 8%
Hightown162.4▼ 19%
Wrexham160.5▼ 11%
Caia Park153.6▼ 12%
King's Mills137.5▼ 22%
Felin Puleston64.9▲ 22%
See every Wrexham area ranked on the crime in Wrexham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hightown a safe area?

Hightown had about 162.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 54 Wrexham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hightown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (102), followed by anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (31).