Tsukiji 5-chome
築地５丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Tsukiji 5-chome safe?
Tsukiji 5-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents based on 3 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 441. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Tsukiji 5-chome (築地５丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 441 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.2 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (築地市場), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Tsukiji 5-chome recorded 3 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-87%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (1 case in 2024), accounting for 33% 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.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9-61% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7-22% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3-57% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5+67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3-40% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 0
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.