Suwacho
諏訪町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Suwacho safe?
Suwacho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Suwacho (諏訪町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (西八王子), approximately a 39-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (52 min) and (53 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Suwacho recorded 21 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 remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-22%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 14% 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 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 | 15-44% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 | 32+113% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 9 |
| 2021 | 16-50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2022 | 31+94% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 7 |
| 2023 | 21-32% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 2024 | 210% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.