Kitazawa 3-chome
北沢３丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Kitazawa 3-chome safe?
Kitazawa 3-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents based on 32 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,287. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitazawa 3-chome (北沢３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,287 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (東北沢), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitazawa 3-chome recorded 32 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+52%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% of all incidents. For broader context, Setagaya ranks #22 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 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 27+29% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14-48% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 28+100% | 0 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 2022 | 18-36% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2023 | 19+6% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 2024 | 32+68% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.