Morishita 5-chome
森下５丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Morishita 5-chome safe?
Morishita 5-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents based on 4 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,362. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Morishita 5-chome (森下５丁目) is a neighborhood in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,362 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (菊川), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Morishita 5-chome recorded 4 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 75% 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7+17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5-29% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6+50% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4-33% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.