Minamiotsuka 3-chome
南大塚３丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Minamiotsuka 3-chome safe?
Minamiotsuka 3-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 21.9 per 1,000 residents based on 108 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,940. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamiotsuka 3-chome (南大塚３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,940 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (向原), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamiotsuka 3-chome recorded 108 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 21.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 28 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 12% 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 | 112 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 80 | 18 |
| 2019 | 86-23% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 69 | 9 |
| 2020 | 96+12% | 0 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 11 |
| 2021 | 91-5% | 1 | 15 | 5 | 59 | 11 |
| 2022 | 64-30% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 10 |
| 2023 | 80+25% | 0 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 28 |
| 2024 | 108+35% | 0 | 12 | 3 | 44 | 49 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 12
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 9
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.