Minowa 2-chome
三ノ輪２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Minowa 2-chome safe?
Minowa 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 14.4 per 1,000 residents based on 14 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 971. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minowa 2-chome (三ノ輪２丁目) is a neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 971 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (三ノ輪), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minowa 2-chome recorded 14 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 14.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11-8% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20+82% | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14-30% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 10-29% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16+60% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024 | 14-13% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.