Matsugaya 2-chome
松が谷２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Matsugaya 2-chome safe?
Matsugaya 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents based on 14 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,368. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Matsugaya 2-chome (松が谷２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,368 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (稲荷町), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Matsugaya 2-chome recorded 14 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-30%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 57% 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 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9-55% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5-44% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9+80% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 2022 | 12+33% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11-8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14+27% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- 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.