Machiya 2-chome
町屋２丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Machiya 2-chome safe?
Machiya 2-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,367. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Machiya 2-chome (町屋２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,367 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (町屋二丁目), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (4 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Machiya 2-chome recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-53%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 38% 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 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 14 |
| 2019 | 340% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| 2020 | 26-24% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17-35% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13-24% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | 19+46% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16-16% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- 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.