Honcho 2-chome
本町２丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 2-chome safe?
Honcho 2-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents based on 41 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,849. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 2-chome (本町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,849 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (中野坂上), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 2-chome recorded 41 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-32%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (18 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 60 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 10 |
| 2019 | 49-18% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 6 |
| 2020 | 23-53% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| 2021 | 36+57% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 9 |
| 2022 | 31-14% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 9 |
| 2023 | 34+10% | 1 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| 2024 | 41+21% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 18
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.