Ikebukuro 3-chome
池袋３丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Ikebukuro 3-chome safe?
Ikebukuro 3-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents based on 47 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,630. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Ikebukuro 3-chome (池袋３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,630 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (要町), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (16 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Ikebukuro 3-chome recorded 47 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-20%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (16 cases in 2024), accounting for 34% 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 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 13 |
| 2019 | 70+19% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 15 |
| 2020 | 52-26% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2021 | 48-8% | 2 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 11 |
| 2022 | 44-8% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 12 |
| 2023 | 56+27% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 12 |
| 2024 | 47-16% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 16
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 7
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.