Wakabayashi 5-chome
若林５丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Wakabayashi 5-chome safe?
Wakabayashi 5-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents based on 10 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,523. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Wakabayashi 5-chome (若林５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,523 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (若林), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Wakabayashi 5-chome recorded 10 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-44%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 13-28% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2020 | 15+15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2021 | 20+33% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13-35% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12-8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10-17% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.