Minamicho
南町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Minamicho safe?
Minamicho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents based on 31 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,790. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamicho (南町) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,790 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (要町), approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamicho recorded 31 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 7 |
| 2019 | 270% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 | 30+11% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 5 |
| 2021 | 26-13% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| 2022 | 13-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| 2023 | 37+185% | 0 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 9 |
| 2024 | 31-16% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 4
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.