Higashiogu 8-chome
東尾久８丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Higashiogu 8-chome safe?
Higashiogu 8-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,417. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiogu 8-chome (東尾久８丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,417 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (熊野前), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiogu 8-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.4 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 notably increased (+47%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27+80% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 7 |
| 2020 | 13-52% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 11-15% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28+155% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15-46% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22+47% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.