Koenji Minami 1-chome
高円寺南１丁目 — Suginami (杉並区), Tokyo
Is Koenji Minami 1-chome safe?
Koenji Minami 1-chome in Suginami, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents based on 34 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,739. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Koenji Minami 1-chome (高円寺南１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Suginami, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,739 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (東高円寺), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Koenji Minami 1-chome recorded 34 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 41% of all incidents. For broader context, Suginami ranks #9 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 11 |
| 2019 | 34-13% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 5 |
| 2020 | 31-9% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 |
| 2021 | 26-16% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 5 |
| 2022 | 38+46% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 9 |
| 2023 | 30-21% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 |
| 2024 | 34+13% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.