Higashiueno 2-chome
東上野２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Higashiueno 2-chome safe?
Higashiueno 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 26.8 per 1,000 residents based on 26 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 972. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiueno 2-chome (東上野２丁目) is a neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 972 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (稲荷町), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiueno 2-chome recorded 26 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 26.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 15% 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 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
| 2019 | 19-34% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 21+11% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11-48% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 21+91% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| 2023 | 30+43% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 6 |
| 2024 | 26-13% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 0
- 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.