Akabane 1-chome
赤羽１丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Akabane 1-chome safe?
Akabane 1-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 81 per 1,000 residents based on 275 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,396. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Akabane 1-chome (赤羽１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,396 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (赤羽), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Akabane 1-chome recorded 275 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 81 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 67 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-25%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (65 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% of all incidents. For broader context, Kita ranks #8 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 367 | 2 | 61 | 6 | 235 | 63 |
| 2019 | 272-26% | 0 | 31 | 7 | 191 | 43 |
| 2020 | 221-19% | 3 | 29 | 9 | 141 | 39 |
| 2021 | 191-14% | 2 | 27 | 5 | 116 | 41 |
| 2022 | 184-4% | 2 | 29 | 3 | 126 | 24 |
| 2023 | 208+13% | 0 | 34 | 1 | 124 | 49 |
| 2024 | 275+32% | 3 | 29 | 1 | 178 | 64 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 65
- Shoplifting
- 46
- Pickpocketing
- 9
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 18
- Injury
- 11
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 12
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.