Higashiikebukuro 2-chome
東池袋２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Higashiikebukuro 2-chome safe?
Higashiikebukuro 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents based on 50 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,383. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashiikebukuro 2-chome (東池袋２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,383 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (向原), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashiikebukuro 2-chome recorded 50 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+2%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (16 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 12 |
| 2019 | 42-14% | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 11 |
| 2020 | 36-14% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 12 |
| 2021 | 32-11% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
| 2022 | 50+56% | 1 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 13 |
| 2023 | 39-22% | 2 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 9 |
| 2024 | 50+28% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 17 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 16
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- 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.