Arakawa 2-chome
荒川２丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Arakawa 2-chome safe?
Arakawa 2-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents based on 19 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,705. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arakawa 2-chome (荒川２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,705 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (荒川二丁目), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arakawa 2-chome recorded 19 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 8 |
| 2019 | 24+26% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| 2020 | 16-33% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14-13% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 10-29% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 23+130% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 2024 | 19-17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.