Kugayama 5-chome
久我山５丁目 — Suginami (杉並区), Tokyo
Is Kugayama 5-chome safe?
Kugayama 5-chome in Suginami, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,497. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kugayama 5-chome (久我山５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Suginami, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,497 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (久我山), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kugayama 5-chome recorded 15 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-35%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 53% 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 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2019 | 18-22% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 | 13-28% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2021 | 15+15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2022 | 150% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 26+73% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 4 |
| 2024 | 15-42% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- 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.