Kitamachi 2-chome
北町２丁目 — Nerima (練馬区), Tokyo
Is Kitamachi 2-chome safe?
Kitamachi 2-chome in Nerima, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents based on 49 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,576. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitamachi 2-chome (北町２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nerima, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,576 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (東武練馬), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (15 min) and (18 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitamachi 2-chome recorded 49 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 13 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (29 cases in 2024), accounting for 59% of all incidents. For broader context, Nerima ranks #16 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 9 |
| 2019 | 43+8% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| 2020 | 34-21% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 9 |
| 2021 | 21-38% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 2022 | 40+90% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 6 |
| 2023 | 36-10% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| 2024 | 49+36% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 29
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
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.