Shimoigusa 4-chome
下井草４丁目 — Suginami (杉並区), Tokyo
Is Shimoigusa 4-chome safe?
Shimoigusa 4-chome in Suginami, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents based on 12 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,808. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimoigusa 4-chome (下井草４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Suginami, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,808 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (井荻), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (19 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimoigusa 4-chome recorded 12 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+9%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 42% 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 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7-36% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8+14% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7-13% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11+57% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7-36% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12+71% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.