Nishiikebukuro 2-chome
西池袋２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Nishiikebukuro 2-chome safe?
Nishiikebukuro 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents based on 32 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,330. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiikebukuro 2-chome (西池袋２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,330 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (池袋), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiikebukuro 2-chome recorded 32 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 |
| 2019 | 39+44% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11 |
| 2020 | 31-21% | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 |
| 2021 | 27-13% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| 2022 | 20-26% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | 23+15% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 32+39% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
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.