Yamazakicho
山崎町 — Machida (町田市), Tokyo
Is Yamazakicho safe?
Yamazakicho in Machida, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 50 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yamazakicho (山崎町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Machida, Tokyo. The nearest station is (玉川学園前), approximately a 36-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (49 min) and (53 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yamazakicho recorded 50 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 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-21%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% of all incidents. For broader context, Machida ranks #9 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 16 |
| 2019 | 75+19% | 0 | 11 | 1 | 43 | 20 |
| 2020 | 81+8% | 0 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 23 |
| 2021 | 58-28% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 22 |
| 2022 | 31-47% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 2023 | 44+42% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 18 |
| 2024 | 50+14% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 17
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.