Senju Motocho
千住元町 — Adachi (足立区), Tokyo
Is Senju Motocho safe?
Senju Motocho in Adachi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents based on 17 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,762. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Senju Motocho (千住元町) is a residential neighborhood in Adachi, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,762 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (北千住), approximately a 17-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (20 min) and (21 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Senju Motocho recorded 17 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 59% of all incidents. For broader context, Adachi ranks #21 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20+54% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14-30% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9-36% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7-22% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 14+100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17+21% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.