Shimoigusa 2-chome
下井草２丁目 — Suginami (杉並区), Tokyo
Is Shimoigusa 2-chome safe?
Shimoigusa 2-chome in Suginami, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents based on 21 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,134. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimoigusa 2-chome (下井草２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Suginami, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,134 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (下井草), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (13 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimoigusa 2-chome recorded 21 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 14 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-52%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 38% 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 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 9 |
| 2019 | 47+7% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 6 |
| 2020 | 24-49% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
| 2021 | 20-17% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | 19-5% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7-63% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 21+200% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.