Oyamacho
大山町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Oyamacho safe?
Oyamacho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents based on 106 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,571. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Oyamacho (大山町) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,571 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (大山), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oyamacho recorded 106 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 28 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (33 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 158 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 130 | 17 |
| 2019 | 113-28% | 1 | 11 | 0 | 82 | 19 |
| 2020 | 123+9% | 2 | 7 | 7 | 91 | 16 |
| 2021 | 90-27% | 0 | 6 | 3 | 70 | 11 |
| 2022 | 105+17% | 0 | 12 | 1 | 79 | 13 |
| 2023 | 78-26% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 11 |
| 2024 | 106+36% | 0 | 9 | 2 | 84 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 25
- Shoplifting
- 33
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.