Oji 5-chome
王子５丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Oji 5-chome safe?
Oji 5-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents based on 70 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 10,199. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Oji 5-chome (王子５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 10,199 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.1 persons. The nearest station is (王子神谷), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Oji 5-chome recorded 70 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 24 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+21%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 58 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 13 |
| 2019 | 45-22% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 6 |
| 2020 | 68+51% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 10 |
| 2021 | 55-19% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 19 |
| 2022 | 59+7% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 13 |
| 2023 | 46-22% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 8 |
| 2024 | 70+52% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.