Higashinakano 3-chome
東中野３丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Higashinakano 3-chome safe?
Higashinakano 3-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents based on 34 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,379. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Higashinakano 3-chome (東中野３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,379 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (東中野), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashinakano 3-chome recorded 34 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-8%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (15 cases in 2024), accounting for 44% 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 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 4 |
| 2019 | 43+16% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 5 |
| 2020 | 24-44% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| 2021 | 21-13% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | 18-14% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | 29+61% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| 2024 | 34+17% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 15
- Shoplifting
- 5
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 1
- 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.