Oyokocho
大横町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Oyokocho safe?
Oyokocho 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).
Oyokocho (大横町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (八王子), approximately a 16-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (18 min) and (21 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oyokocho 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 decreased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9-31% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8-11% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12+71% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 19+58% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11-42% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.