Ueno Koen

上野公園Taito (台東区), Tokyo

F
Very High Crime

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.

Total Crimes (2024)
59
Crime Rate
205.6/1K
per 1,000 residents
Population
287
2020 Census
Ward Rank
#11
of 23 wards

Crime Trend (2018-2024)

YearTotalSeriousAssaultBurglaryTheftOther
20188101114623
201961-25%1603915
202033-46%3201711
202140+21%0602212
202244+10%31001912
202345+2%11202012
202459+31%2101379

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

Population
287
Households
110
Avg Household Size
2.6

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Nearest Train Stations

🚉
上野
4 minwalk (0.36 km)
🚉
京成上野
6 minwalk (0.46 km)
🚉
根津
9 minwalk (0.75 km)

Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.

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