Sugamo 1-chome
巣鴨１丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Sugamo 1-chome safe?
Sugamo 1-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents based on 44 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,916. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sugamo 1-chome (巣鴨１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,916 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (巣鴨), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sugamo 1-chome recorded 44 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-24%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 14 |
| 2019 | 79+36% | 0 | 9 | 0 | 48 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42-47% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 9 |
| 2021 | 41-2% | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| 2022 | 410% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 12 |
| 2023 | 50+22% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 9 |
| 2024 | 44-12% | 2 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.