Shitaya 2-chome
下谷２丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Shitaya 2-chome safe?
Shitaya 2-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,163. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shitaya 2-chome (下谷２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,163 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (入谷), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shitaya 2-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.6 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 increased (+9%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 46% 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 | 16 | 4 |
| 2019 | 29+32% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 |
| 2020 | 22-24% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2021 | 18-18% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 19+6% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2023 | 18-5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2024 | 24+33% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in shitaya-2-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Taito
View median condo, house, and land prices for Taito based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Taito property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.