Arakawa 1-chome
荒川１丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Arakawa 1-chome safe?
Arakawa 1-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,109. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arakawa 1-chome (荒川１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,109 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (荒川区役所前), approximately a 0-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arakawa 1-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 42% of all incidents. For broader context, Arakawa ranks #2 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 |
| 2019 | 36+29% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 4 |
| 2020 | 24-33% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 4 |
| 2021 | 31+29% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 7 |
| 2022 | 24-23% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
| 2023 | 240% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| 2024 | 240% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.