Yamatocho 2-chome
大和町２丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Yamatocho 2-chome safe?
Yamatocho 2-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 18 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,204. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yamatocho 2-chome (大和町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,204 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (野方), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yamatocho 2-chome recorded 18 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 increased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 | 29+81% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10-66% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9-10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 20+122% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15-25% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18+20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
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
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.