Higashi 2-chome
東２丁目 — Kunitachi (国立市), Tokyo
Is Higashi 2-chome safe?
Higashi 2-chome in Kunitachi, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents based on 37 reported incidents in 2024. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashi 2-chome (東２丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Kunitachi, Tokyo. The nearest station is (国立), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (17 min) and (20 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashi 2-chome recorded 37 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-31%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (31 cases in 2024), accounting for 84% of all incidents. For broader context, Kunitachi ranks #1 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, placing it among the safest wards in the city.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 8 |
| 2019 | 30-44% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| 2020 | 18-40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| 2021 | 25+39% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| 2022 | 31+24% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 2 |
| 2023 | 24-23% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2024 | 37+54% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 31
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.