Numabukuro 3-chome
沼袋３丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Numabukuro 3-chome safe?
Numabukuro 3-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents based on 22 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,190. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Numabukuro 3-chome (沼袋３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,190 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (沼袋), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Numabukuro 3-chome recorded 22 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-51%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 36% 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 | 45 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 13 |
| 2019 | 29-36% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 9 |
| 2020 | 26-10% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
| 2021 | 22-15% | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| 2022 | 25+14% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 |
| 2023 | 28+12% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 4 |
| 2024 | 22-21% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.