Toshima 5-chome
豊島５丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Toshima 5-chome safe?
Toshima 5-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6 per 1,000 residents based on 60 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 9,928. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Toshima 5-chome (豊島５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 9,928 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (高野), approximately a 18-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (18 min) and (21 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Toshima 5-chome recorded 60 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+11%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (28 cases in 2024), accounting for 47% 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 | 54 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 11 |
| 2019 | 42-22% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
| 2020 | 44+5% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 13 |
| 2021 | 57+30% | 0 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 15 |
| 2022 | 50-12% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 7 |
| 2023 | 55+10% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 6 |
| 2024 | 60+9% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 28
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.