Higashiogu 1-chome
東尾久１丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Higashiogu 1-chome safe?
Higashiogu 1-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,315. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiogu 1-chome (東尾久１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,315 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (赤土小学校前), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiogu 1-chome recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.7 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 remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 19% 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2019 | 33+106% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14-58% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 2021 | 25+79% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 |
| 2022 | 16-36% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | 160% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| 2024 | 160% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- 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.