Nishinippori 2-chome
西日暮里２丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Nishinippori 2-chome safe?
Nishinippori 2-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 13.1 per 1,000 residents based on 96 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,333. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishinippori 2-chome (西日暮里２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,333 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (日暮里), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishinippori 2-chome recorded 96 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 13.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 15% 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 | 120 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 2019 | 134+12% | 0 | 14 | 4 | 88 | 28 |
| 2020 | 109-19% | 0 | 17 | 2 | 75 | 15 |
| 2021 | 79-28% | 1 | 14 | 2 | 50 | 12 |
| 2022 | 80+1% | 1 | 9 | 0 | 53 | 17 |
| 2023 | 96+20% | 0 | 13 | 1 | 56 | 26 |
| 2024 | 960% | 2 | 14 | 1 | 54 | 25 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 10
- Injury
- 4
- 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.