Shinjuku vs Minato
Side-by-side comparison of safety, property prices, and living data for two Tokyo wards. Based on 2024 official government statistics.
Shinjuku vs Minato — which is safer?
Minato is safer with an average crime rate of 24.9 per 1,000 residents (grade D), compared to Shinjuku's 77.2 per 1,000 (grade F).
| Metric | Shinjuku 新宿区 | Minato 港区 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| Avg Crime Rate | 77.2/1K | 24.9/1K |
| Safety Rank | #23 of 23 | #13 of 23 |
| Total Crimes (2024) | 6,025 | 3,188 |
| Population | 348,164 | 258,045 |
| Neighborhoods | 148 | 116 |
| Median Condo Price | ¥39.0M | ¥86.0M |
| Median House + Land | ¥130.0M | ¥490.0M |
| Cost Index | 96 | 212 |
Safest Neighborhoods
Top 5 in Shinjuku
- 1. Shiroganecho0.7/1K
- 2. Haraikatamachi0.9/1K
- 3. Wakamiyacho1/1K
- 4. Ichigaya Nakanocho1.1/1K
- 5. Tsukudo Hachimancho1.2/1K
Top 5 in Minato
- 1. Motoazabu 2-chome1.9/1K
- 2. Shirokane 2-chome1.9/1K
- 3. Toranomon 3-chome2/1K
- 4. Shibaura 4-chome2/1K
- 5. Shirokane 6-chome2.1/1K
FAQ
Is Shinjuku or Minato safer?
Minato is safer with an average crime rate of 24.9 per 1,000 residents (grade D), compared to Shinjuku's 77.2 per 1,000 (grade F).
Is Shinjuku or Minato cheaper to live in?
Shinjuku is more affordable with a median condo price of ¥39.0M vs Minato's ¥86.0M (2024 MLIT data).