Kumanocho
熊野町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Kumanocho safe?
Kumanocho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents based on 35 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,643. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kumanocho (熊野町) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,643 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (大山), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kumanocho recorded 35 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+3%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (16 cases in 2024), accounting for 46% 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 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 12 |
| 2019 | 43+26% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 10 |
| 2020 | 29-33% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
| 2021 | 27-7% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 |
| 2022 | 270% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 5 |
| 2023 | 25-7% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 3 |
| 2024 | 35+40% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 16
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.