Machiya 6-chome
町屋６丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Machiya 6-chome safe?
Machiya 6-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,676. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Machiya 6-chome (町屋６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,676 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (町屋駅前), approximately a 13-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Machiya 6-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 17% 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 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
| 2019 | 27-7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 8 |
| 2020 | 22-19% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 20-9% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22+10% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 16-27% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 24+50% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- 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.