Minamisenju 4-chome
南千住４丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Minamisenju 4-chome safe?
Minamisenju 4-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 23.3 per 1,000 residents based on 89 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,813. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamisenju 4-chome (南千住４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,813 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.2 persons. The nearest station is (南千住), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (13 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamisenju 4-chome recorded 89 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 23.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 22 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (39 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 85 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 53 | 21 |
| 2019 | 61-28% | 1 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 8 |
| 2020 | 67+10% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 49 | 8 |
| 2021 | 38-43% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 4 |
| 2022 | 44+16% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 6 |
| 2023 | 67+52% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 13 |
| 2024 | 89+33% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 78 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 29
- Shoplifting
- 39
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.