Minamisenju 6-chome
南千住６丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Minamisenju 6-chome safe?
Minamisenju 6-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents based on 55 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 8,448. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamisenju 6-chome (南千住６丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 8,448 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.3 persons. The nearest station is (荒川一中前), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamisenju 6-chome recorded 55 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 17 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has remained relatively stable (0%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (22 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 55 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 13 |
| 2019 | 37-33% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 4 |
| 2020 | 38+3% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 14 |
| 2021 | 34-11% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 5 |
| 2022 | 42+24% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 13 |
| 2023 | 38-10% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 9 |
| 2024 | 55+45% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 18 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 22
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.