Nishikamata 7-chome
西蒲田７丁目 — Ota (大田区), Tokyo
Is Nishikamata 7-chome safe?
Nishikamata 7-chome in Ota, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 44.9 per 1,000 residents based on 251 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,591. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishikamata 7-chome (西蒲田７丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Ota, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,591 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (蒲田), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishikamata 7-chome recorded 251 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 44.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-32%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (80 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% of all incidents. For broader context, Ota ranks #20 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 370 | 5 | 28 | 43 | 245 | 49 |
| 2019 | 349-6% | 1 | 34 | 9 | 269 | 36 |
| 2020 | 270-23% | 1 | 29 | 8 | 182 | 50 |
| 2021 | 251-7% | 2 | 17 | 6 | 189 | 37 |
| 2022 | 265+6% | 0 | 19 | 9 | 194 | 43 |
| 2023 | 243-8% | 1 | 23 | 4 | 174 | 41 |
| 2024 | 251+3% | 3 | 28 | 3 | 177 | 40 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 80
- Shoplifting
- 63
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 14
- Injury
- 11
- Robbery
- 2
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.