Nishigahara 2-chome
西ケ原２丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Nishigahara 2-chome safe?
Nishigahara 2-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents based on 16 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,493. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishigahara 2-chome (西ケ原２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,493 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (西ケ原), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishigahara 2-chome recorded 16 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-41%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% of all incidents. For broader context, Kita ranks #8 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16-41% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11-31% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 18+64% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15-17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 13-13% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16+23% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.