Kawaguchicho
川口町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Kawaguchicho safe?
Kawaguchicho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 37 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kawaguchicho (川口町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (秋川), approximately a 46-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (48 min) and (54 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kawaguchicho recorded 37 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 12 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 16% 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 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 18 |
| 2019 | 35-19% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 11 |
| 2020 | 29-17% | 0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 8 |
| 2021 | 24-17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 11 |
| 2022 | 26+8% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 |
| 2023 | 25-4% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 2024 | 37+48% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.