Ikebukuro 2-chome
池袋２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Ikebukuro 2-chome safe?
Ikebukuro 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 34.3 per 1,000 residents based on 224 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,526. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ikebukuro 2-chome (池袋２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,526 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (池袋), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ikebukuro 2-chome recorded 224 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 34.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 67 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-6%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (62 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 238 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 146 | 54 |
| 2019 | 194-18% | 4 | 17 | 27 | 114 | 32 |
| 2020 | 198+2% | 5 | 33 | 1 | 95 | 64 |
| 2021 | 180-9% | 6 | 34 | 2 | 108 | 30 |
| 2022 | 199+11% | 7 | 34 | 5 | 103 | 50 |
| 2023 | 157-21% | 4 | 23 | 2 | 97 | 31 |
| 2024 | 224+43% | 14 | 23 | 7 | 133 | 47 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 62
- Shoplifting
- 7
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 4
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 10
- Injury
- 7
- Robbery
- 6
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Fraud
- 11
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.