Kowada
小和田 — Akiruno (あきる野市), Tokyo
Is Kowada safe?
Kowada in Akiruno, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 3 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kowada (小和田) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Akiruno, Tokyo. The nearest station is (武蔵五日市), approximately a 18-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (43 min) and (58 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kowada recorded 3 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+50%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is injury (1 case in 2024), accounting for 33% of all incidents. For broader context, Akiruno ranks #1 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3+200% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 0
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.