Nishinippori 1-chome
西日暮里１丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Nishinippori 1-chome safe?
Nishinippori 1-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents based on 42 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,855. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishinippori 1-chome (西日暮里１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,855 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (新三河島), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishinippori 1-chome recorded 42 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| 2019 | 42+31% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 10 |
| 2020 | 35-17% | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 7 |
| 2021 | 32-9% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 |
| 2022 | 17-47% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | 38+124% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 8 |
| 2024 | 42+11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- 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.