Arakawa 6-chome
荒川６丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Arakawa 6-chome safe?
Arakawa 6-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,276. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arakawa 6-chome (荒川６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,276 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (町屋二丁目), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (4 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arakawa 6-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 15-25% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 | 28+87% | 2 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| 2021 | 12-57% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | 26+117% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15-42% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22+47% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 2
- 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.