Saiwaicho
幸町 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Saiwaicho safe?
Saiwaicho in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents based on 32 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,599. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Saiwaicho (幸町) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,599 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (大山), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Saiwaicho recorded 32 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (19 cases in 2024), accounting for 59% 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 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34-8% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| 2020 | 27-21% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 |
| 2021 | 30+11% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| 2022 | 31+3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 10 |
| 2023 | 37+19% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 8 |
| 2024 | 32-14% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 19
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.