Higashiogu 6-chome
東尾久６丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Higashiogu 6-chome safe?
Higashiogu 6-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents based on 32 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,659. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiogu 6-chome (東尾久６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,659 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (東尾久三丁目), 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, Higashiogu 6-chome recorded 32 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 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 (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| 2019 | 36+13% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 5 |
| 2020 | 29-19% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| 2021 | 20-31% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11-45% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 2023 | 27+145% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 | 32+19% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.