Arai 4-chome
新井４丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Arai 4-chome safe?
Arai 4-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,312. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Arai 4-chome (新井４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,312 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (沼袋), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Arai 4-chome recorded 15 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-12%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 53% 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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 14-18% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 12-14% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9-25% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 10+11% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13+30% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15+15% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- 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.