Kitamachi 5-chome
北町５丁目 — Nerima (練馬区), Tokyo
Is Kitamachi 5-chome safe?
Kitamachi 5-chome in Nerima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents based on 14 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,410. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitamachi 5-chome (北町５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nerima, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,410 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (平和台), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitamachi 5-chome recorded 14 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 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-7%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 57% of all incidents. For broader context, Nerima ranks #16 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10-33% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4-20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8+100% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14+75% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- 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.