Sakuragawa 1-chome
桜川1丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Sakuragawa 1-chome safe?
Sakuragawa 1-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 400 per 1,000 residents based on 2 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakuragawa 1-chome (桜川1丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.5 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (上板橋), approximately a 11-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakuragawa 1-chome recorded 2 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 400 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-75%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 100% of all incidents. For broader context, Itabashi ranks #15 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2-71% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6+200% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7+17% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5-29% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2-60% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
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.