Azusawa 2-chome
小豆沢２丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Azusawa 2-chome safe?
Azusawa 2-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents based on 28 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,542. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Azusawa 2-chome (小豆沢２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,542 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (志村坂上), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Azusawa 2-chome recorded 28 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% of all incidents. For broader context, Itabashi ranks #15 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 6 |
| 2019 | 30-9% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 |
| 2020 | 24-20% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
| 2021 | 15-38% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 14-7% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 23+64% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| 2024 | 28+22% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.