Itabashi 2-chome
板橋２丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Itabashi 2-chome safe?
Itabashi 2-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents based on 41 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,991. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Itabashi 2-chome (板橋２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,991 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (板橋区役所前), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Itabashi 2-chome recorded 41 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-49%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 80 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 11 |
| 2019 | 71-11% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 14 |
| 2020 | 50-30% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 13 |
| 2021 | 40-20% | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 |
| 2022 | 39-3% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 16 |
| 2023 | 42+8% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 11 |
| 2024 | 41-2% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.