Yokokawacho
横川町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Yokokawacho safe?
Yokokawacho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 34 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yokokawacho (横川町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (西八王子), approximately a 17-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (31 min) and (35 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yokokawacho recorded 34 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 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-3%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 11 |
| 2019 | 42+20% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 9 |
| 2020 | 28-33% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 8 |
| 2021 | 24-14% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 2022 | 19-21% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2023 | 40+111% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| 2024 | 34-15% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.