Asakusa 6-chome
浅草６丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Asakusa 6-chome safe?
Asakusa 6-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,438. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Asakusa 6-chome (浅草６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,438 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (浅草), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (14 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Asakusa 6-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 20% 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 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 | 40+111% | 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11-73% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 14+27% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 | 20+43% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24+20% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2024 | 20-17% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.