Nishiasakusa 2-chome
西浅草２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Nishiasakusa 2-chome safe?
Nishiasakusa 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents based on 44 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,523. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiasakusa 2-chome (西浅草２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,523 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (田原町), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiasakusa 2-chome recorded 44 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 39% 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 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 9 |
| 2019 | 37+16% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 11 |
| 2020 | 31-16% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
| 2021 | 26-16% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| 2022 | 22-15% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2023 | 44+100% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 11 |
| 2024 | 440% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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