Chihaya 4-chome
千早４丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Chihaya 4-chome safe?
Chihaya 4-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,380. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Chihaya 4-chome (千早４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,380 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (千川), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chihaya 4-chome recorded 15 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+150%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 20% of all incidents. For broader context, Toshima ranks #17 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17+183% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5-71% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4-20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7+75% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6-14% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15+150% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in chihaya-4-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Toshima
View median condo, house, and land prices for Toshima based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Toshima property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.