Ueno Koen
上野公園 — Taito (台東区), Tokyo
Is Ueno Koen safe?
Ueno Koen in Taito, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 205.6 per 1,000 residents based on 59 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 287. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ueno Koen (上野公園) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Taito, Tokyo with a residential population of 287 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.6 persons, suggesting a higher proportion of families. The nearest station is (上野), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ueno Koen recorded 59 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 205.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 14 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-27%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 17% 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 | 81 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 46 | 23 |
| 2019 | 61-25% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 15 |
| 2020 | 33-46% | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 11 |
| 2021 | 40+21% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 12 |
| 2022 | 44+10% | 3 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 12 |
| 2023 | 45+2% | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 12 |
| 2024 | 59+31% | 2 | 10 | 1 | 37 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 5
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.