Nishikasai 5-chome
西葛西５丁目 — Edogawa (江戸川区), Tokyo
Is Nishikasai 5-chome safe?
Nishikasai 5-chome in Edogawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents based on 39 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,379. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishikasai 5-chome (西葛西５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Edogawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,379 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (西葛西), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (13 min) and (25 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishikasai 5-chome recorded 39 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 23 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 56% 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 | 58 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 13 |
| 2019 | 42-28% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 5 |
| 2020 | 48+14% | 1 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 16 |
| 2021 | 44-8% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 9 |
| 2022 | 49+11% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 14 |
| 2023 | 62+27% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 13 |
| 2024 | 39-37% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.