Nishishinbashi 1-chome
西新橋1丁目 — Minato (港区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinbashi 1-chome safe?
Nishishinbashi 1-chome in Minato, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 84.8 per 1,000 residents based on 24 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 283. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinbashi 1-chome (西新橋1丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Minato, Tokyo with a residential population of 283 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (内幸町), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinbashi 1-chome recorded 24 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 84.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 10 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+41%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (8 cases in 2024), accounting for 33% of all incidents. For broader context, Minato ranks #13 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 2019 | 20+18% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8-60% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3-63% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8+167% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 14+75% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | 24+71% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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