Ikebukuro 1-chome
池袋１丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Ikebukuro 1-chome safe?
Ikebukuro 1-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 23.3 per 1,000 residents based on 60 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,574. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ikebukuro 1-chome (池袋１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,574 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (池袋), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (15 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ikebukuro 1-chome recorded 60 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 23.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 1 case. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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 | 52 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 15 |
| 2019 | 36-31% | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| 2020 | 42+17% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 16 |
| 2021 | 48+14% | 2 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 11 |
| 2022 | 40-17% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 2023 | 59+48% | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 17 |
| 2024 | 60+2% | 7 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 3
- 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.