Ginza 5-chome
銀座5丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Ginza 5-chome safe?
Ginza 5-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 7545.4 per 1,000 residents based on 83 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 11. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ginza 5-chome (銀座5丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 11 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (東銀座), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ginza 5-chome recorded 83 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7545.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 22 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-22%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (28 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% of all incidents. For broader context, Chuo ranks #4 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 106 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 73 | 17 |
| 2019 | 75-29% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 15 |
| 2020 | 44-41% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 8 |
| 2021 | 26-41% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| 2022 | 48+85% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 10 |
| 2023 | 61+27% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 13 |
| 2024 | 83+36% | 0 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 21 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 28
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.