Chihaya 2-chome
千早２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Chihaya 2-chome safe?
Chihaya 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents based on 12 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,363. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Chihaya 2-chome (千早２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,363 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (千川), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chihaya 2-chome recorded 12 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-54%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 67% of all incidents. For broader context, Toshima ranks #17 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 8 |
| 2019 | 25-4% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15-40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2021 | 13-13% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20+54% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | 200% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12-40% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
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
- 0
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.