Shimoigusa 5-chome
下井草５丁目 — Suginami (杉並区), Tokyo
Is Shimoigusa 5-chome safe?
Shimoigusa 5-chome in Suginami, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,563. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimoigusa 5-chome (下井草５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Suginami, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,563 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (井荻), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimoigusa 5-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+11%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10-44% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 24+140% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10-58% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13+30% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2023 | 130% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024 | 20+54% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.