Shinkawa 2-chome
新川２丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Shinkawa 2-chome safe?
Shinkawa 2-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents based on 30 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,132. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinkawa 2-chome (新川２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,132 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (八丁堀), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinkawa 2-chome recorded 30 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (20 cases in 2024), accounting for 67% 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 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
| 2019 | 30+20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17-43% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2021 | 21+24% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16-24% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 17+6% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2024 | 30+76% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 20
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.