Chuo 2-chome
中央２丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Chuo 2-chome safe?
Chuo 2-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents based on 52 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,518. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Chuo 2-chome (中央２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,518 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (中野坂上), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chuo 2-chome recorded 52 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-38%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (15 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% of all incidents. For broader context, Nakano ranks #6 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 84 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 52 | 14 |
| 2019 | 52-38% | 0 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 9 |
| 2020 | 47-10% | 0 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 9 |
| 2021 | 48+2% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 11 |
| 2022 | 57+19% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 18 |
| 2023 | 51-11% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 10 |
| 2024 | 52+2% | 0 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 15
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 3
- 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.