Gobancho
五番町 — Chiyoda (千代田区), Tokyo
Is Gobancho safe?
Gobancho in Chiyoda, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 18.1 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,108. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Gobancho (五番町) is a neighborhood in Chiyoda, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,108 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.6 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (市ケ谷), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Gobancho recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 18.1 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 remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 20% of all incidents. For broader context, Chiyoda ranks #10 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9-55% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 | 12+33% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11-8% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 12+9% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 | 13+8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 20+54% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.