Higashimizumoto 5-chome
東水元５丁目 — Katsushika (葛飾区), Tokyo
Is Higashimizumoto 5-chome safe?
Higashimizumoto 5-chome in Katsushika, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,122. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashimizumoto 5-chome (東水元５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Katsushika, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,122 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.7 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (金町), approximately a 31-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (33 min) and (40 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashimizumoto 5-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+8%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 69% of all incidents. For broader context, Katsushika ranks #12 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4-67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8+100% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 12+50% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 | 9-25% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26+189% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| 2024 | 13-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- 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.