Nishiikebukuro 3-chome
西池袋３丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Nishiikebukuro 3-chome safe?
Nishiikebukuro 3-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 residents based on 92 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,993. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiikebukuro 3-chome (西池袋３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,993 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (要町), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiikebukuro 3-chome recorded 92 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (19 cases in 2024), accounting for 21% 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 | 137 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 95 | 19 |
| 2019 | 90-34% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 68 | 15 |
| 2020 | 78-13% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 57 | 16 |
| 2021 | 60-23% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 16 |
| 2022 | 67+12% | 2 | 10 | 2 | 42 | 11 |
| 2023 | 77+15% | 0 | 11 | 2 | 55 | 9 |
| 2024 | 92+19% | 2 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 30 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 19
- Shoplifting
- 8
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 6
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.