Arakawa 8-chome
荒川８丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Arakawa 8-chome safe?
Arakawa 8-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents based on 5 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,299. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arakawa 8-chome (荒川８丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,299 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.5 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (荒川二丁目), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arakawa 8-chome recorded 5 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-50%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3-70% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6+100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 12+100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6-50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12+100% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5-58% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- 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.