Kitanocho
北野町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Kitanocho safe?
Kitanocho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 59 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitanocho (北野町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (北野), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (16 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitanocho recorded 59 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 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% 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 | 62 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 2019 | 70+13% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 51 | 12 |
| 2020 | 44-37% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 12 |
| 2021 | 57+30% | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 12 |
| 2022 | 51-11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 13 |
| 2023 | 510% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2024 | 59+16% | 0 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 10
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.