Oji 1-chome
王子１丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Oji 1-chome safe?
Oji 1-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 45.7 per 1,000 residents based on 133 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,909. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Oji 1-chome (王子１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,909 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (王子駅前), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oji 1-chome recorded 133 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 45.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (36 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% of all incidents. For broader context, Kita ranks #8 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 172 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 126 | 27 |
| 2019 | 139-19% | 0 | 12 | 5 | 98 | 24 |
| 2020 | 102-27% | 2 | 10 | 1 | 65 | 24 |
| 2021 | 1020% | 0 | 14 | 1 | 59 | 28 |
| 2022 | 107+5% | 0 | 13 | 2 | 75 | 17 |
| 2023 | 126+18% | 2 | 11 | 2 | 91 | 20 |
| 2024 | 133+6% | 1 | 15 | 1 | 88 | 28 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 36
- Shoplifting
- 13
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 9
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.