Takaomachi
高尾町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Takaomachi safe?
Takaomachi in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 37 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Takaomachi (高尾町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (高尾山口), approximately a 13-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (30 min) and (42 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Takaomachi recorded 37 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 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 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 | 54 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 18 |
| 2019 | 44-19% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 8 |
| 2020 | 32-27% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
| 2021 | 30-6% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 8 |
| 2022 | 31+3% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 6 |
| 2023 | 32+3% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 |
| 2024 | 37+16% | 1 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 14 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.