Matsubara 2-chome
松原２丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Matsubara 2-chome safe?
Matsubara 2-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 14.2 per 1,000 residents based on 71 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,003. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Matsubara 2-chome (松原２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,003 (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 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Matsubara 2-chome recorded 71 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 14.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 27 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-1%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (15 cases in 2024), accounting for 21% 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 | 72 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 22 |
| 2019 | 57-21% | 0 | 11 | 0 | 32 | 14 |
| 2020 | 53-7% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 14 |
| 2021 | 34-36% | 0 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
| 2022 | 48+41% | 0 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 14 |
| 2023 | 44-8% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 12 |
| 2024 | 71+61% | 1 | 10 | 2 | 37 | 21 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 15
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.