Chuo 1-chome
中央１丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Chuo 1-chome safe?
Chuo 1-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents based on 47 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,203. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Chuo 1-chome (中央１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,203 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (中野坂上), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chuo 1-chome recorded 47 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 12 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% of all incidents. For broader context, Nakano ranks #6 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 15 |
| 2019 | 46-16% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 9 |
| 2020 | 31-33% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 7 |
| 2021 | 37+19% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 11 |
| 2022 | 26-30% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 9 |
| 2023 | 59+127% | 0 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 14 |
| 2024 | 47-20% | 1 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 15 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- 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.