Minamiikebukuro 1-chome
南池袋１丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Minamiikebukuro 1-chome safe?
Minamiikebukuro 1-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 219.8 per 1,000 residents based on 506 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,302. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamiikebukuro 1-chome (南池袋１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,302 (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 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamiikebukuro 1-chome recorded 506 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 219.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-16%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (178 cases in 2024), accounting for 35% 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 | 601 | 2 | 46 | 1 | 471 | 81 |
| 2019 | 567-6% | 2 | 68 | 4 | 440 | 53 |
| 2020 | 384-32% | 1 | 39 | 5 | 297 | 42 |
| 2021 | 465+21% | 0 | 40 | 2 | 378 | 45 |
| 2022 | 432-7% | 3 | 48 | 1 | 321 | 59 |
| 2023 | 519+20% | 4 | 40 | 1 | 411 | 63 |
| 2024 | 506-3% | 5 | 66 | 1 | 351 | 83 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 178
- Pickpocketing
- 18
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 49
- Injury
- 15
- Robbery
- 3
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 11
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.