Itabashi 1-chome
板橋１丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Itabashi 1-chome safe?
Itabashi 1-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents based on 83 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 8,030. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Itabashi 1-chome (板橋１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 8,030 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (板橋), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (4 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Itabashi 1-chome recorded 83 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (27 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 95 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 53 | 27 |
| 2019 | 99+4% | 0 | 9 | 2 | 63 | 25 |
| 2020 | 66-33% | 5 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 19 |
| 2021 | 60-9% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 10 |
| 2022 | 53-12% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 9 |
| 2023 | 73+38% | 2 | 6 | 0 | 50 | 15 |
| 2024 | 83+14% | 2 | 3 | 2 | 56 | 20 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 27
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.