Hazamacho
狭間町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Hazamacho safe?
Hazamacho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 27 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hazamacho (狭間町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (高尾), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (13 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hazamacho recorded 27 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 decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-53%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% of all incidents. For broader context, Hachioji ranks #12 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 12 |
| 2019 | 47-19% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 8 |
| 2020 | 34-28% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 |
| 2021 | 29-15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| 2022 | 30+3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| 2023 | 36+20% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 2024 | 27-25% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.