Ueno 4-chome
上野4丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Ueno 4-chome safe?
Ueno 4-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 2711.1 per 1,000 residents based on 122 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 45. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ueno 4-chome (上野4丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 45 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (上野御徒町), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (3 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ueno 4-chome recorded 122 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2711.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 35 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (45 cases in 2024), accounting for 37% of all incidents. For broader context, Taito ranks #11 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 151 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 109 | 24 |
| 2019 | 185+23% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 149 | 28 |
| 2020 | 112-39% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 84 | 20 |
| 2021 | 118+5% | 0 | 13 | 1 | 89 | 15 |
| 2022 | 154+31% | 2 | 17 | 2 | 105 | 28 |
| 2023 | 157+2% | 4 | 18 | 1 | 106 | 28 |
| 2024 | 122-22% | 2 | 9 | 2 | 93 | 16 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 45
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.