Sakaecho
栄町 — Nerima (練馬区), Tokyo
Is Sakaecho safe?
Sakaecho in Nerima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents based on 25 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,209. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sakaecho (栄町) is a residential neighborhood in Nerima, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,209 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (新桜台), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sakaecho recorded 25 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-36%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 24% of all incidents. For broader context, Nerima ranks #16 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
| 2019 | 41+5% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 6 |
| 2020 | 45+10% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 6 |
| 2021 | 28-38% | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 4 |
| 2022 | 25-11% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30+20% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 7 |
| 2024 | 25-17% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 6
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.