Matsubara 1-chome
松原１丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Matsubara 1-chome safe?
Matsubara 1-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents based on 46 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,480. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Matsubara 1-chome (松原１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,480 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (明大前), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Matsubara 1-chome recorded 46 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 51 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 20 |
| 2019 | 44-14% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 12 |
| 2020 | 42-5% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
| 2021 | 29-31% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 11 |
| 2022 | 31+7% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 2023 | 36+16% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 11 |
| 2024 | 46+28% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.