Hakusan 5-chome
白山５丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Hakusan 5-chome safe?
Hakusan 5-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents based on 43 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,266. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hakusan 5-chome (白山５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,266 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (白山), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hakusan 5-chome recorded 43 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+65%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% of all incidents. For broader context, Bunkyo ranks #1 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 11 |
| 2019 | 32+23% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| 2020 | 19-41% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| 2021 | 32+68% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 5 |
| 2022 | 21-34% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2023 | 36+71% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 6 |
| 2024 | 43+19% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.