Nakacho
中町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Nakacho safe?
Nakacho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 70 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakacho (中町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (八王子), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (20 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakacho recorded 70 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 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-41%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (23 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 119 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 68 | 31 |
| 2019 | 108-9% | 1 | 13 | 2 | 76 | 16 |
| 2020 | 114+6% | 2 | 8 | 2 | 81 | 21 |
| 2021 | 81-29% | 1 | 11 | 0 | 55 | 14 |
| 2022 | 77-5% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 57 | 11 |
| 2023 | 85+10% | 2 | 7 | 0 | 66 | 10 |
| 2024 | 70-18% | 4 | 6 | 0 | 49 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 23
- Shoplifting
- 12
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.