Nishikoiwa 5-chome
西小岩５丁目 — Edogawa (江戸川区), Tokyo
Is Nishikoiwa 5-chome safe?
Nishikoiwa 5-chome in Edogawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,789. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishikoiwa 5-chome (西小岩５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Edogawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,789 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (京成小岩), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishikoiwa 5-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18-28% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 22+22% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9-59% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12+33% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 20+67% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024 | 200% | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- 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.