Nishikamata 8-chome
西蒲田８丁目 — Ota (大田区), Tokyo
Is Nishikamata 8-chome safe?
Nishikamata 8-chome in Ota, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 15.3 per 1,000 residents based on 36 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,357. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishikamata 8-chome (西蒲田８丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Ota, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,357 (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 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishikamata 8-chome recorded 36 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 15.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 20 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-53%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 76 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 59 | 11 |
| 2019 | 67-12% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 11 |
| 2020 | 47-30% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 7 |
| 2021 | 33-30% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 3 |
| 2022 | 50+52% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 5 |
| 2023 | 56+12% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 12 |
| 2024 | 36-36% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
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.