Nishishinkoiwa 5-chome
西新小岩５丁目 — Katsushika (葛飾区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinkoiwa 5-chome safe?
Nishishinkoiwa 5-chome in Katsushika, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents based on 10 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,433. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinkoiwa 5-chome (西新小岩５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Katsushika, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,433 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.1 persons. The nearest station is (四ツ木), approximately a 16-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (17 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinkoiwa 5-chome recorded 10 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-60%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17-32% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 15-12% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16+7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13-19% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | 12-8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 10-17% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 3
- 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.