Nishikoiwa 1-chome
西小岩１丁目 — Edogawa (江戸川区), Tokyo
Is Nishikoiwa 1-chome safe?
Nishikoiwa 1-chome in Edogawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents based on 124 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,469. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishikoiwa 1-chome (西小岩１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Edogawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,469 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (小岩), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (22 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishikoiwa 1-chome recorded 124 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (45 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 153 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 108 | 27 |
| 2019 | 141-8% | 2 | 15 | 1 | 99 | 24 |
| 2020 | 131-7% | 0 | 14 | 4 | 92 | 21 |
| 2021 | 104-21% | 2 | 6 | 4 | 71 | 21 |
| 2022 | 101-3% | 3 | 10 | 2 | 70 | 16 |
| 2023 | 109+8% | 2 | 20 | 3 | 71 | 13 |
| 2024 | 124+14% | 3 | 11 | 0 | 90 | 20 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 45
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 5
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.