Nishiikebukuro 4-chome
西池袋４丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Nishiikebukuro 4-chome safe?
Nishiikebukuro 4-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,081. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiikebukuro 4-chome (西池袋４丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,081 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (椎名町), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiikebukuro 4-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 8 |
| 2019 | 33+6% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14-58% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 2021 | 27+93% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15-44% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26+73% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 |
| 2024 | 24-8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.