Kitazawa 2-chome
北沢２丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Kitazawa 2-chome safe?
Kitazawa 2-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents based on 191 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,649. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitazawa 2-chome (北沢２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,649 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (下北沢), approximately a 1-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitazawa 2-chome recorded 191 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (49 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% of all incidents. For broader context, Setagaya ranks #22 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 239 | 0 | 26 | 18 | 161 | 34 |
| 2019 | 205-14% | 0 | 25 | 6 | 141 | 33 |
| 2020 | 173-16% | 1 | 12 | 12 | 111 | 37 |
| 2021 | 167-3% | 0 | 17 | 1 | 102 | 47 |
| 2022 | 1670% | 0 | 29 | 5 | 105 | 28 |
| 2023 | 204+22% | 4 | 15 | 4 | 145 | 36 |
| 2024 | 191-6% | 1 | 15 | 2 | 130 | 43 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 49
- Shoplifting
- 42
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 8
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 10
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.