Nishiogu 8-chome
西尾久８丁目 — Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo
Is Nishiogu 8-chome safe?
Nishiogu 8-chome in Arakawa, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,066. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiogu 8-chome (西尾久８丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Arakawa, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,066 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.3 persons. The nearest station is (荒川車庫前), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiogu 8-chome recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 14 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-27%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (4 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 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 |
| 2019 | 21-5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2020 | 22+5% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 | 18-18% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 |
| 2022 | 27+50% | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 7 |
| 2023 | 30+11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 2024 | 16-47% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.