Soshigaya 1-chome
祖師谷１丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Soshigaya 1-chome safe?
Soshigaya 1-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents based on 26 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,260. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Soshigaya 1-chome (祖師谷１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,260 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (祖師ヶ谷大蔵), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Soshigaya 1-chome recorded 26 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-30%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 35% 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 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 8 |
| 2019 | 29-22% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| 2020 | 30+3% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| 2021 | 31+3% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 2022 | 32+3% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 5 |
| 2023 | 36+13% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 4 |
| 2024 | 26-28% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 7
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- 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.