Minamisenju 1-chome
南千住１丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Minamisenju 1-chome safe?
Minamisenju 1-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents based on 37 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,878. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamisenju 1-chome (南千住１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,878 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (三ノ輪橋), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (2 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamisenju 1-chome recorded 37 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-27%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 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 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 15 |
| 2019 | 54+6% | 0 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 12 |
| 2020 | 40-26% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 13 |
| 2021 | 37-8% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 10 |
| 2022 | 39+5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
| 2023 | 38-3% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 10 |
| 2024 | 37-3% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.