Sakashita 2-chome
坂下２丁目 — Itabashi (板橋区), Tokyo
Is Sakashita 2-chome safe?
Sakashita 2-chome in Itabashi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents based on 29 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,191. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakashita 2-chome (坂下２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Itabashi, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,191 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.0 persons. The nearest station is (蓮根), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakashita 2-chome recorded 29 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-6%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 45% 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 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
| 2019 | 39+26% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
| 2020 | 24-38% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25+4% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| 2022 | 22-12% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 2023 | 31+41% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| 2024 | 29-6% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 3
- 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.