Ojima 8-chome
大島８丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Ojima 8-chome safe?
Ojima 8-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents based on 27 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 8,281. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ojima 8-chome (大島８丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 8,281 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (東大島), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ojima 8-chome recorded 27 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-44%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 48 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 11 |
| 2019 | 38-21% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 9 |
| 2020 | 31-18% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 10 |
| 2021 | 26-16% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
| 2022 | 260% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 2023 | 24-8% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 |
| 2024 | 27+13% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- 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.