Sakuragawa 3-chome
桜川３丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Sakuragawa 3-chome safe?
Sakuragawa 3-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,090. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakuragawa 3-chome (桜川３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,090 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (上板橋), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (17 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakuragawa 3-chome recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+133%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 90% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14+56% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10-29% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8-20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13+63% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21+62% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in sakuragawa-3-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Itabashi
View median condo, house, and land prices for Itabashi based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Itabashi property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.