Shimura 1-chome
志村１丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Shimura 1-chome safe?
Shimura 1-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents based on 10 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,494. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimura 1-chome (志村１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,494 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (志村坂上), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimura 1-chome recorded 10 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-57%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13-43% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 20+54% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2021 | 18-10% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20+11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | 23+15% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10-57% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.