Ginza 7-chome
銀座7丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Ginza 7-chome safe?
Ginza 7-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 279.4 per 1,000 residents based on 69 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 247. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ginza 7-chome (銀座7丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 247 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (東銀座), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ginza 7-chome recorded 69 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 279.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 10% of all incidents. For broader context, Chuo ranks #4 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city. 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 | 81 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 39 | 16 |
| 2019 | 79-2% | 4 | 17 | 1 | 44 | 13 |
| 2020 | 40-49% | 2 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 6 |
| 2021 | 28-30% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 48+71% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 10 |
| 2023 | 54+13% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 33 | 11 |
| 2024 | 69+28% | 0 | 11 | 1 | 35 | 22 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 5
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.