Honcho
本町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Honcho safe?
Honcho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents based on 62 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,555. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho (本町) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,555 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (板橋本町), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho recorded 62 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 23 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+22%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (36 cases in 2024), accounting for 58% 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 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 10 |
| 2019 | 40-22% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 10 |
| 2020 | 29-28% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
| 2021 | 20-31% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| 2022 | 16-20% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2023 | 39+144% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 10 |
| 2024 | 62+59% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 54 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 36
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- 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.