Ginza 8-chome
銀座８丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Ginza 8-chome safe?
Ginza 8-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 138 per 1,000 residents based on 94 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 681. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ginza 8-chome (銀座８丁目) is a neighborhood in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 681 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (築地市場), 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 8-chome recorded 94 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 138 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 30 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-2%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (15 cases in 2024), accounting for 16% 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.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 96 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 62 | 19 |
| 2019 | 98+2% | 1 | 16 | 4 | 57 | 20 |
| 2020 | 76-22% | 1 | 14 | 3 | 40 | 18 |
| 2021 | 49-36% | 1 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 13 |
| 2022 | 61+24% | 0 | 16 | 4 | 33 | 8 |
| 2023 | 64+5% | 2 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 20 |
| 2024 | 94+47% | 1 | 19 | 5 | 49 | 20 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 15
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 11
- 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.