Sugamo 2-chome
巣鴨２丁目 — Toshima (豊島区), Tokyo
Is Sugamo 2-chome safe?
Sugamo 2-chome in Toshima, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 68.2 per 1,000 residents based on 55 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 806. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Sugamo 2-chome (巣鴨２丁目) is a neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo with a residential population of 806 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (巣鴨), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Sugamo 2-chome recorded 55 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 68.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 21 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-41%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (17 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 94 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 9 |
| 2019 | 940% | 1 | 10 | 1 | 73 | 9 |
| 2020 | 50-47% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 6 |
| 2021 | 44-12% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 7 |
| 2022 | 46+5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 12 |
| 2023 | 34-26% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 7 |
| 2024 | 55+62% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 17
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.