Koishikawa 3-chome
小石川３丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Koishikawa 3-chome safe?
Koishikawa 3-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,866. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Koishikawa 3-chome (小石川３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,866 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (春日), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Koishikawa 3-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-42%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| 2019 | 12-37% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9-25% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 16+78% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13-19% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16+23% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11-31% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.