Arakawa 7-chome
荒川７丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Arakawa 7-chome safe?
Arakawa 7-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents based on 40 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,085. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arakawa 7-chome (荒川７丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,085 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (町屋), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (2 min) and (2 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arakawa 7-chome recorded 40 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-25%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 4 |
| 2019 | 56+6% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 6 |
| 2020 | 28-50% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 7 |
| 2021 | 23-18% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 |
| 2022 | 39+70% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 6 |
| 2023 | 41+5% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 | 40-2% | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.