Higashisuna 8-chome
東砂８丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Higashisuna 8-chome safe?
Higashisuna 8-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,380. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashisuna 8-chome (東砂８丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,380 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.4 persons. The nearest station is (南砂町), approximately a 13-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (20 min) and (28 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashisuna 8-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+86%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 62% of all incidents. For broader context, Koto ranks #14 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 12+71% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7-42% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8+14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 | 9+13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5-44% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13+160% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.