Higashisakashita 1-chome
東坂下１丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Higashisakashita 1-chome safe?
Higashisakashita 1-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents based on 7 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,393. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashisakashita 1-chome (東坂下１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,393 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.2 persons. The nearest station is (志村坂上), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashisakashita 1-chome recorded 7 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% of all incidents. For broader context, Itabashi ranks #15 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4-33% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5+25% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6+20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7+17% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5-29% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7+40% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.