Nihonbashi 2-chome
日本橋2丁目 — Chuo (中央区), Tokyo
Is Nihonbashi 2-chome safe?
Nihonbashi 2-chome in Chuo, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 1061.2 per 1,000 residents based on 52 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 49. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nihonbashi 2-chome (日本橋2丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Chuo, Tokyo with a residential population of 49 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (日本橋), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nihonbashi 2-chome recorded 52 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1061.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-59%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (27 cases in 2024), accounting for 52% of all incidents. For broader context, Chuo ranks #4 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city. 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 | 128 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 104 | 17 |
| 2019 | 91-29% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 21 |
| 2020 | 67-26% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 8 |
| 2021 | 34-49% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| 2022 | 57+68% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 44 | 7 |
| 2023 | 49-14% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 9 |
| 2024 | 52+6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 27
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.