Higashiyamacho
東山町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Higashiyamacho safe?
Higashiyamacho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,947. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiyamacho (東山町) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,947 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (ときわ台), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiyamacho recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 38% 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 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 7 |
| 2019 | 15-42% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 23+53% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 |
| 2021 | 14-39% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 | 19+36% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13-32% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024 | 16+23% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.