Toshima 8-chome
豊島８丁目 — Kita (北区), Tokyo
Is Toshima 8-chome safe?
Toshima 8-chome in Kita, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents based on 12 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,081. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Toshima 8-chome (豊島８丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Kita, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,081 (2020 Census). The average household size is 2.1 persons. The nearest station is (王子神谷), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Toshima 8-chome recorded 12 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-37%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% 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 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6-68% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9+50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14+56% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11-21% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9-18% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12+33% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 0
- 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.