Nishiasakusa 3-chome
西浅草３丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Nishiasakusa 3-chome safe?
Nishiasakusa 3-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents based on 38 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,644. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiasakusa 3-chome (西浅草３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,644 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (田原町), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiasakusa 3-chome recorded 38 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (15 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 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 17 |
| 2019 | 36-10% | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 7 |
| 2020 | 40+11% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 15 |
| 2021 | 41+3% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 10 |
| 2022 | 33-20% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 8 |
| 2023 | 32-3% | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 |
| 2024 | 38+19% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 15
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.