Matsubara 5-chome
松原５丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Matsubara 5-chome safe?
Matsubara 5-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents based on 23 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,894. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Matsubara 5-chome (松原５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,894 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (東松原), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Matsubara 5-chome recorded 23 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 61% 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 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 |
| 2019 | 25+25% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| 2020 | 18-28% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 29+61% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 5 |
| 2022 | 14-52% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 27+93% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 |
| 2024 | 23-15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in matsubara-5-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Setagaya
View median condo, house, and land prices for Setagaya based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Setagaya property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.