Shinkawa 1-chome
新川１丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Shinkawa 1-chome safe?
Shinkawa 1-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents based on 31 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,243. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinkawa 1-chome (新川１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,243 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (茅場町), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinkawa 1-chome recorded 31 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| 2019 | 29+12% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 10 |
| 2020 | 23-21% | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 27+17% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| 2022 | 25-7% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 250% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2024 | 31+24% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.