Ueno 7-chome
上野７丁目 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Ueno 7-chome safe?
Ueno 7-chome in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 118.5 per 1,000 residents based on 157 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,325. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ueno 7-chome (上野７丁目) is a neighborhood in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,325 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (上野), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ueno 7-chome recorded 157 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 118.5 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 (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (37 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% 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 | 236 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 155 | 50 |
| 2019 | 170-28% | 1 | 33 | 3 | 103 | 30 |
| 2020 | 112-34% | 0 | 13 | 2 | 73 | 24 |
| 2021 | 137+22% | 2 | 14 | 2 | 97 | 22 |
| 2022 | 171+25% | 1 | 30 | 1 | 101 | 38 |
| 2023 | 192+12% | 0 | 43 | 0 | 114 | 35 |
| 2024 | 157-18% | 2 | 32 | 1 | 94 | 28 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 37
- Shoplifting
- 12
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 22
- Injury
- 10
- Robbery
- 2
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.