Yamatocho 1-chome
大和町１丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Yamatocho 1-chome safe?
Yamatocho 1-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents based on 36 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,175. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yamatocho 1-chome (大和町１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,175 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (高円寺), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yamatocho 1-chome recorded 36 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (25 cases in 2024), accounting for 69% of all incidents. For broader context, Nakano ranks #6 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| 2019 | 27-16% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 4 |
| 2020 | 22-19% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| 2021 | 25+14% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
| 2022 | 39+56% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 7 |
| 2023 | 390% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 10 |
| 2024 | 36-8% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 25
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.