Arai 1-chome
新井１丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Arai 1-chome safe?
Arai 1-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 25 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,499. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arai 1-chome (新井１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,499 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (新井薬師前), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arai 1-chome recorded 25 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.6 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 significantly declined (-17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 52% of all incidents. For broader context, Nakano ranks #6 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 |
| 2019 | 26-13% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 | 31+19% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 |
| 2021 | 32+3% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 14 |
| 2022 | 35+9% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
| 2023 | 19-46% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | 25+32% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 2
- 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.