Nishinippori 6-chome
西日暮里６丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Nishinippori 6-chome safe?
Nishinippori 6-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,464. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishinippori 6-chome (西日暮里６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,464 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (新三河島), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishinippori 6-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 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 (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 38% 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 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 |
| 2019 | 19-21% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | 190% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 |
| 2021 | 15-21% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 40+167% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17-57% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | 24+41% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- 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.