Nishinippori 5-chome
西日暮里５丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Nishinippori 5-chome safe?
Nishinippori 5-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 31 per 1,000 residents based on 67 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,164. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishinippori 5-chome (西日暮里５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,164 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (西日暮里), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishinippori 5-chome recorded 67 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 31 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 21 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 87 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 53 | 18 |
| 2019 | 114+31% | 0 | 17 | 3 | 75 | 19 |
| 2020 | 68-40% | 0 | 9 | 2 | 44 | 13 |
| 2021 | 78+15% | 1 | 9 | 4 | 55 | 9 |
| 2022 | 90+15% | 2 | 10 | 2 | 58 | 18 |
| 2023 | 88-2% | 1 | 15 | 1 | 49 | 22 |
| 2024 | 67-24% | 1 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 17
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.