Asakusa 5-chome
浅草５丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Asakusa 5-chome safe?
Asakusa 5-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6 per 1,000 residents based on 29 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,865. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Asakusa 5-chome (浅草５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,865 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (浅草), approximately a 13-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Asakusa 5-chome recorded 29 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-42%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% 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 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 6 |
| 2019 | 33-34% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 5 |
| 2020 | 330% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 2021 | 29-12% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| 2022 | 42+45% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 10 |
| 2023 | 34-19% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| 2024 | 29-15% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 1
- 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.