Mejiro 2-chome
目白２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Mejiro 2-chome safe?
Mejiro 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents based on 20 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,761. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Mejiro 2-chome (目白２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,761 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (目白), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (6 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Mejiro 2-chome recorded 20 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-5%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 19-10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17-11% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 13-24% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 2022 | 21+62% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 22+5% | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 5 |
| 2024 | 20-9% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.