Shimura 3-chome
志村３丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Shimura 3-chome safe?
Shimura 3-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17.1 per 1,000 residents based on 56 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,275. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimura 3-chome (志村３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,275 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (志村三丁目), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimura 3-chome recorded 56 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-11%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (19 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% 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 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 | 6 |
| 2019 | 73+16% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 7 |
| 2020 | 48-34% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 6 |
| 2021 | 61+27% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 8 |
| 2022 | 56-8% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 5 |
| 2023 | 64+14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 11 |
| 2024 | 56-13% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 19
- Shoplifting
- 13
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.