Wakamiya 2-chome
若宮２丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Wakamiya 2-chome safe?
Wakamiya 2-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents based on 17 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,115. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Wakamiya 2-chome (若宮２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,115 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (都立家政), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Wakamiya 2-chome recorded 17 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-26%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 47% 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 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 7 |
| 2019 | 22-4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
| 2020 | 17-23% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10-41% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23+130% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12-48% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 17+42% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- 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.