Minamisenju 8-chome
南千住８丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Minamisenju 8-chome safe?
Minamisenju 8-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents based on 51 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 11,628. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamisenju 8-chome (南千住８丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 11,628 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.7 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (京成関屋), approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamisenju 8-chome recorded 51 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-11%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (29 cases in 2024), accounting for 57% 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 | 57 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 15 |
| 2019 | 43-25% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 11 |
| 2020 | 25-42% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15-40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2022 | 34+127% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 6 |
| 2023 | 62+82% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 10 |
| 2024 | 51-18% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 15 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 29
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.