Nishiasakusa 1-chome
西浅草１丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Nishiasakusa 1-chome safe?
Nishiasakusa 1-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents based on 23 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,013. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiasakusa 1-chome (西浅草１丁目) is a neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,013 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (田原町), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiasakusa 1-chome recorded 23 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 6 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 (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 35% 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 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14-36% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9-36% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15+67% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | 12-20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17+42% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| 2024 | 23+35% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- 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.