Higashicho
東町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Higashicho safe?
Higashicho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 41 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashicho (東町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (八王子), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (20 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashicho recorded 41 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 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-29%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 12 |
| 2019 | 48-17% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 9 |
| 2020 | 70+46% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 17 |
| 2021 | 36-49% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 9 |
| 2022 | 33-8% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 4 |
| 2023 | 36+9% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 7 |
| 2024 | 41+14% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.