Higashi 1-chome
東１丁目 — Kunitachi (国立市), Tokyo
Is Higashi 1-chome safe?
Higashi 1-chome in Kunitachi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashi 1-chome (東１丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Kunitachi, Tokyo. The nearest station is (国立), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (19 min) and (23 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashi 1-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-44%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 35% of all incidents. For broader context, Kunitachi ranks #1 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 7 |
| 2019 | 19-47% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| 2020 | 12-37% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14+17% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 24+71% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15-38% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2024 | 20+33% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.