Hirai 5-chome
平井５丁目 — Edogawa (江戸川区), Tokyo
Is Hirai 5-chome safe?
Hirai 5-chome in Edogawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents based on 43 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,139. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hirai 5-chome (平井５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Edogawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,139 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (平井), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hirai 5-chome recorded 43 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-35%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% of all incidents. For broader context, Edogawa ranks #19 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 15 |
| 2019 | 69+5% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 11 |
| 2020 | 51-26% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 11 |
| 2021 | 40-22% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 7 |
| 2022 | 32-20% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 11 |
| 2023 | 50+56% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 8 |
| 2024 | 43-14% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 17
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.