Koishikawa 5-chome
小石川５丁目 — Bunkyo (文京区), Tokyo
Is Koishikawa 5-chome safe?
Koishikawa 5-chome in Bunkyo, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents based on 25 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,408. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Koishikawa 5-chome (小石川５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Bunkyo, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,408 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (茗荷谷), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Koishikawa 5-chome recorded 25 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 2019 | 17-29% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 | 27+59% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15-44% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14-7% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16+14% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2024 | 25+56% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.