Nishigotanda 8-chome
西五反田８丁目 — Shinagawa (品川区), Tokyo
Is Nishigotanda 8-chome safe?
Nishigotanda 8-chome in Shinagawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,960. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishigotanda 8-chome (西五反田８丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinagawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,960 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (大崎広小路), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishigotanda 8-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+500%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 17+325% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13-24% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6-54% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14+133% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9-36% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 24+167% | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- 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.