Yokoyamacho
横山町 — Hachioji (八王子市), Tokyo
Is Yokoyamacho safe?
Yokoyamacho in Hachioji, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 35 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yokoyamacho (横山町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Hachioji, Tokyo. The nearest station is (八王子), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (21 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yokoyamacho recorded 35 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 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 16 |
| 2019 | 42+5% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 15 |
| 2020 | 36-14% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 |
| 2021 | 24-33% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 12 |
| 2022 | 26+8% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 |
| 2023 | 24-8% | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2024 | 35+46% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.