Morishita 2-chome
森下２丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Morishita 2-chome safe?
Morishita 2-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,821. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Morishita 2-chome (森下２丁目) is a neighborhood in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,821 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (森下), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Morishita 2-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 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 (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% 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 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 | 15-21% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19+27% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10-47% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 16+60% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | 18+13% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 22+22% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.