Kitaotsuka 2-chome
北大塚２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Kitaotsuka 2-chome safe?
Kitaotsuka 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 21.6 per 1,000 residents based on 95 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,397. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitaotsuka 2-chome (北大塚２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,397 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (大塚駅前), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (3 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitaotsuka 2-chome recorded 95 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 21.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 30 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-26%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (17 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 | 129 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 79 | 30 |
| 2019 | 69-47% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 44 | 16 |
| 2020 | 107+55% | 2 | 10 | 0 | 64 | 31 |
| 2021 | 85-21% | 0 | 17 | 2 | 52 | 14 |
| 2022 | 89+5% | 0 | 17 | 0 | 52 | 20 |
| 2023 | 65-27% | 1 | 9 | 0 | 45 | 10 |
| 2024 | 95+46% | 2 | 17 | 1 | 40 | 35 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 17
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 8
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.