Kanda Hirakawacho
神田平河町 — Chiyoda (千代田区), Tokyo
Is Kanda Hirakawacho safe?
Kanda Hirakawacho in Chiyoda, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 600 per 1,000 residents based on 6 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 10. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kanda Hirakawacho (神田平河町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Chiyoda, Tokyo with a residential population of 10 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (秋葉原), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kanda Hirakawacho recorded 6 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 600 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+50%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% of all incidents. For broader context, Chiyoda ranks #10 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18+350% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14-22% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2021 | 32+129% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13-59% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11-15% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6-45% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.