Kitasuna 5-chome
北砂５丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Kitasuna 5-chome safe?
Kitasuna 5-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents based on 57 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 9,744. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitasuna 5-chome (北砂５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 9,744 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (大島), approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitasuna 5-chome recorded 57 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 17 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+16%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 39% 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 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 15 |
| 2019 | 43-12% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 7 |
| 2020 | 42-2% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 6 |
| 2021 | 44+5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 4 |
| 2022 | 440% | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 8 |
| 2023 | 40-9% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 6 |
| 2024 | 57+43% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.