Otanicho
大谷町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Otanicho safe?
Otanicho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Otanicho (大谷町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (北八王子), approximately a 17-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (22 min) and (26 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Otanicho recorded 11 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 significantly declined (-8%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 18+50% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9-50% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7-22% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12+71% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3-75% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11+267% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.