Nishiazabu 1-chome
西麻布１丁目 — Minato (港区), Tokyo
Is Nishiazabu 1-chome safe?
Nishiazabu 1-chome in Minato, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents based on 34 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 1,584. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiazabu 1-chome (西麻布１丁目) is a neighborhood in Minato, Tokyo with a residential population of 1,584 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (六本木), approximately a 7-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiazabu 1-chome recorded 34 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-33%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (3 cases in 2024), accounting for 9% of all incidents. For broader context, Minato ranks #13 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 11 |
| 2019 | 35-31% | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| 2020 | 22-37% | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| 2021 | 35+59% | 0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
| 2022 | 38+9% | 1 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 15 |
| 2023 | 43+13% | 5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 18 |
| 2024 | 34-21% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.