Sakashita 1-chome
坂下１丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Sakashita 1-chome safe?
Sakashita 1-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents based on 19 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,918. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakashita 1-chome (坂下１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,918 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (志村三丁目), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakashita 1-chome recorded 19 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2019 | 20-9% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| 2020 | 21+5% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 18-14% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 26+44% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
| 2023 | 21-19% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19-10% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.