Negishi 1-chome
根岸１丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Negishi 1-chome safe?
Negishi 1-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents based on 66 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,028. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Negishi 1-chome (根岸１丁目) is a neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,028 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (鶯谷), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Negishi 1-chome recorded 66 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-3%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 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 | 68 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 13 |
| 2019 | 79+16% | 2 | 8 | 0 | 52 | 17 |
| 2020 | 55-30% | 2 | 11 | 2 | 34 | 6 |
| 2021 | 46-16% | 1 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 9 |
| 2022 | 64+39% | 1 | 9 | 3 | 36 | 15 |
| 2023 | 62-3% | 4 | 6 | 3 | 37 | 12 |
| 2024 | 66+6% | 5 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 18 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 2
- 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.