Kanazawa Ward Safe and Secure Town Development Information

The General Meeting of the Kanazawa Ward Safe and Secure Community Development Promotion Council was held on March 23, 2023, and discussions were held on the FY2022 activity report and the FY2023 activity plan.
We will work together to create a safe and secure Kanazawa Ward so that even one traffic accident or crime is reduced, even one traffic accident or crime.

Kanazawa Ward Safety and Security Mail Distribution Service

Kanazawa police department "Criminal occurrence situation" page (Kanagawa Prefectural Police HP) (outside site)
Major crime occurrences

In 2022, the total number of cases increased compared to the previous year. (633 for R3 → 658 cases for R4)

Of these, special frauds increased by 16 from the previous year to 72.
Various cases have occurred, such as refund fraud that tricks government officials and transfers money at ATMs by saying that there is a refund such as medical expenses, and oleoreal fraud that tricks sons and grandchildren into tricks cash.
"Phone number has changed." "Tell me how to operate ATMs over the phone." If you receive a phone call such as "I want you to tell me your PIN on your cash card."
If you feel strange, consult the police (110 or 782-0110).

The number of burglaries increased 4 from the previous year to 34.
There have been cases intruded through windows on the first floor.
To prevent it, be sure to lock it when you are away from home for a short time.
In some cases, the crescent lock part of the window glass may be broken, so attach an auxiliary lock to each window as much as possible.

There are still 161 bicycle thefts, accounting for about 25% of the total number of criminal offenses in acknowledgement.
When parking a bicycle, be sure to lock it even for a short time, and try to lock it as much as possible.

Anti-Theft of Bicycles
１．Register for anti-crime program.
２．Address writes your name.
３．Be sure to lock it for a short time.
４．Double locking anytime, anywhere.
５．Lock it on your home premises.
※The area around the station in Kanazawa Ward is a prohibited area. Stop parking on the street and park your bicycle in bicycle parking lots.

In order to avoid damage from theft and car theft, voluntary anti-crime program patrols by local residents such as Neighborhood Associations and Neighborhood Association are also effective.
Currently, there are many groups that carry out voluntary patrols in anti-crime program, wearing anti-crime program armbands, etc., such as Neighborhood Associations and Neighborhood Association.
If you have not yet been implemented, please consider the activities.
For more information, please contact Regional Promotion Division 788-7801, Kanazawa Ward Office.

How to Start anti-crime program Patrol (PDF: 89KB)

The number of traffic accidents in the ward in 2022 decreased compared to the previous year.
Continue to follow traffic rules when driving a car, motorcycle, bicycle, etc., and when walking.
Let's try to prevent traffic accidents.

"Safety comes from mind and time."

1. Thorough priority on pedestrian crossings
2. Prevention of traffic accidents involving motorcycles and bicycles
3. Prevention of Traffic Accidents between the elderly and children　
4. Eradication of drunk driving

The "Five Rules for Safe Use of Bicycles" have changed since November 1, 2022.
All cyclists are obliged to wear helmets while riding.

1. In principle, roadways on the left side, except for pedestrians are given priority
2. At intersections, observe traffic lights and pauses to ensure safety.
3. Lights are turned on at night
4. Drunk driving is prohibited
5. Wearing a helmet

In Kanazawa Ward, there are many accidents involving elderly people. In particular, for bicycles, be aware of the slogan "If you ride a bicycle, join a car", and try to adhere to traffic rules and improve manners.

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