Numabukuro 1-chome
沼袋１丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Numabukuro 1-chome safe?
Numabukuro 1-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,580. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Numabukuro 1-chome (沼袋１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,580 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (沼袋), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Numabukuro 1-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 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 (10 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 3 |
| 2019 | 28-3% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2020 | 17-39% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| 2021 | 19+12% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 2022 | 24+26% | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| 2023 | 22-8% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 2024 | 20-9% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 10
- Shoplifting
- 0
- 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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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.