Shimo 2-chome
志茂２丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Shimo 2-chome safe?
Shimo 2-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,294. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shimo 2-chome (志茂２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,294 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (志茂), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shimo 2-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 4 |
| 2019 | 27-4% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 |
| 2020 | 19-30% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 | 190% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2022 | 190% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| 2023 | 28+47% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| 2024 | 24-14% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- 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.