Nakano 2-chome
中野２丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Nakano 2-chome safe?
Nakano 2-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents based on 54 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,721. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakano 2-chome (中野２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,721 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (中野), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakano 2-chome recorded 54 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 19.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 27 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 33% 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 | 79 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 19 |
| 2019 | 65-18% | 1 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 16 |
| 2020 | 54-17% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 11 |
| 2021 | 62+15% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 24 |
| 2022 | 27-56% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
| 2023 | 270% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| 2024 | 54+100% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 18
- Shoplifting
- 9
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.