Sugamo 3-chome
巣鴨３丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Sugamo 3-chome safe?
Sugamo 3-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents based on 45 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,159. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sugamo 3-chome (巣鴨３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,159 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (巣鴨), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sugamo 3-chome recorded 45 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.7 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 significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 13 |
| 2019 | 48-9% | 0 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32-33% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7 |
| 2021 | 36+13% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 12 |
| 2022 | 34-6% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 |
| 2023 | 36+6% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
| 2024 | 45+25% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.