Asakusa 2-chome
浅草２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Asakusa 2-chome safe?
Asakusa 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 43.2 per 1,000 residents based on 108 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,500. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Asakusa 2-chome (浅草２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,500 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (浅草), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Asakusa 2-chome recorded 108 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 43.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 26 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (25 cases in 2024), accounting for 23% of all incidents. For broader context, Taito ranks #11 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 156 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 115 | 27 |
| 2019 | 119-24% | 1 | 9 | 1 | 91 | 17 |
| 2020 | 102-14% | 1 | 15 | 0 | 62 | 24 |
| 2021 | 93-9% | 2 | 11 | 1 | 61 | 18 |
| 2022 | 80-14% | 0 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 17 |
| 2023 | 134+68% | 3 | 13 | 4 | 91 | 23 |
| 2024 | 108-19% | 2 | 9 | 0 | 71 | 26 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 25
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 5
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.