Nishiikebukuro 5-chome
西池袋５丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Nishiikebukuro 5-chome safe?
Nishiikebukuro 5-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents based on 37 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,854. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiikebukuro 5-chome (西池袋５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,854 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (要町), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (12 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiikebukuro 5-chome recorded 37 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 46% 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 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 5 |
| 2019 | 33-20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 9 |
| 2020 | 31-6% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| 2021 | 24-23% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| 2022 | 27+13% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 2023 | 31+15% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 4 |
| 2024 | 37+19% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 17
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.