Asakusa 4-chome
浅草４丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Asakusa 4-chome safe?
Asakusa 4-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents based on 23 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,873. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Asakusa 4-chome (浅草４丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,873 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (浅草), approximately a 10-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Asakusa 4-chome recorded 23 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 21 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 (7 cases in 2024), accounting for 30% 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 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 8 |
| 2019 | 36-10% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| 2020 | 34-6% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17-50% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| 2022 | 42+147% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 12 |
| 2023 | 44+5% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 18 |
| 2024 | 23-48% | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 7
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 2
- 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.