Takanawa 2-chome
高輪２丁目 — Minato (港区), Tokyo
Is Takanawa 2-chome safe?
Takanawa 2-chome in Minato, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents based on 39 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,379. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Takanawa 2-chome (高輪２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Minato, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,379 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (泉岳寺), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Takanawa 2-chome recorded 39 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 19 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 15% of all incidents. For broader context, Minato ranks #13 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 23 |
| 2019 | 34-31% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15 |
| 2020 | 20-41% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 2021 | 21+5% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 2022 | 26+24% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
| 2023 | 20-23% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 2024 | 39+95% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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