Living in Showacho 5-chōme, Akishima-shi: rent, safety & local area
Showacho 5-chōme is a neighborhood in Akishima-shi, Japan, with 48 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 昭島 (3 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥6.9〜11万. sonar covers Japan's major metro areas — you can search a specific neighborhood to check whether it fits your own commute, budget and lifestyle, and also get area recommendations that match you.
Around 1,083 residents; 2.9% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Showacho 5-chōme
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Safety in Showacho 5-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Showacho 5-chōme was 0 in the latest year; most reports are theft (bicycle theft, shoplifting and the like).
Annual counts per neighborhood from National Police Agency open data. Counts run higher where daytime foot traffic is heavy, so for a per-resident view see sonar's safety score (population-normalized).
Local amenities
Showacho 5-chōme has day-to-day shopping covered, a good range of eateries, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Showacho 5-chōme has 2 schools, 3 cram schools nearby.
Terrain of Showacho 5-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Showacho 5-chōme has gentle slopes (about 6 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Quiet
No major road or railway noise sources are found near Showacho 5-chōme — a calm residential setting.
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