Shirakawa 1-chome
白河１丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Shirakawa 1-chome safe?
Shirakawa 1-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents based on 13 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,560. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shirakawa 1-chome (白河１丁目) is a neighborhood in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,560 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (清澄白河), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shirakawa 1-chome recorded 13 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-43%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 23% of all incidents. For broader context, Koto ranks #14 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16-30% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 | 13-19% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17+31% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 19+12% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17-11% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13-24% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.