Oyama Higashicho
大山東町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Oyama Higashicho safe?
Oyama Higashicho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents based on 53 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,821. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Oyama Higashicho (大山東町) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,821 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (大山), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oyama Higashicho recorded 53 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-42%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 42% 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 | 92 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 53 | 24 |
| 2019 | 70-24% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 14 |
| 2020 | 57-19% | 0 | 11 | 1 | 36 | 9 |
| 2021 | 51-11% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 15 |
| 2022 | 40-22% | 1 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 7 |
| 2023 | 58+45% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 40 | 9 |
| 2024 | 53-9% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 14 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.