Shibamata 5-chome
柴又５丁目 — Katsushika (葛飾区), Tokyo
Is Shibamata 5-chome safe?
Shibamata 5-chome in Katsushika, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents based on 17 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,533. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shibamata 5-chome (柴又５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Katsushika, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,533 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.2 persons. The nearest station is (新柴又), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shibamata 5-chome recorded 17 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-29%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% 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 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8-67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15+88% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10-33% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 | 14+40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 17+21% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024 | 170% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- 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.