Higashiikebukuro 1-chome
東池袋１丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Higashiikebukuro 1-chome safe?
Higashiikebukuro 1-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 301.7 per 1,000 residents based on 362 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,200. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiikebukuro 1-chome (東池袋１丁目) is a neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,200 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.2 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (池袋), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiikebukuro 1-chome recorded 362 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 301.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 33 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (89 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 448 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 328 | 81 |
| 2019 | 435-3% | 0 | 16 | 10 | 357 | 52 |
| 2020 | 285-34% | 2 | 16 | 10 | 199 | 58 |
| 2021 | 336+18% | 10 | 24 | 9 | 223 | 70 |
| 2022 | 241-28% | 3 | 18 | 5 | 148 | 67 |
| 2023 | 329+37% | 5 | 26 | 6 | 228 | 64 |
| 2024 | 362+10% | 11 | 28 | 6 | 226 | 91 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 27
- Shoplifting
- 89
- Pickpocketing
- 7
- Theft from vehicles
- 4
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 20
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 2
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 28
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.