Itabashi 4-chome
板橋４丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Itabashi 4-chome safe?
Itabashi 4-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,172. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Itabashi 4-chome (板橋４丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,172 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (新板橋), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Itabashi 4-chome recorded 15 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 decreased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-53%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% 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 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 |
| 2019 | 20-38% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2020 | 27+35% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 |
| 2021 | 17-37% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13-24% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 22+69% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15-32% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.