Shirakawa 4-chome
白河４丁目 — Koto (江東区), Tokyo
Is Shirakawa 4-chome safe?
Shirakawa 4-chome in Koto, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents based on 14 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,225. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shirakawa 4-chome (白河４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Koto, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,225 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.3 persons. The nearest station is (菊川), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shirakawa 4-chome recorded 14 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6-50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 13+117% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14+8% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11-21% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7-36% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14+100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 1
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.