Minamisenju 3-chome
南千住３丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Minamisenju 3-chome safe?
Minamisenju 3-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,624. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamisenju 3-chome (南千住３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,624 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.2 persons. The nearest station is (南千住), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamisenju 3-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-49%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 13 |
| 2019 | 27-31% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16-41% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 21+31% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | 13-38% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 16+23% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2024 | 20+25% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.