Higashioi 5-chome
東大井５丁目 — Shinagawa (品川区), Tokyo
Is Higashioi 5-chome safe?
Higashioi 5-chome in Shinagawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents based on 73 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,296. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashioi 5-chome (東大井５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinagawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,296 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (大井町), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashioi 5-chome recorded 73 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (18 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% of all incidents. For broader context, Shinagawa ranks #7 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 86 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 59 | 18 |
| 2019 | 80-7% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 11 |
| 2020 | 54-33% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 14 |
| 2021 | 36-33% | 0 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 4 |
| 2022 | 54+50% | 0 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 7 |
| 2023 | 58+7% | 0 | 12 | 1 | 34 | 11 |
| 2024 | 73+26% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 21 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 18
- Shoplifting
- 14
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.