Honcho 5-chome
本町５丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Honcho 5-chome safe?
Honcho 5-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents based on 23 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,980. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Honcho 5-chome (本町５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,980 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (中野新橋), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Honcho 5-chome recorded 23 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-18%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 22% 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 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2019 | 26-7% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8 |
| 2020 | 27+4% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 5 |
| 2021 | 13-52% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 26+100% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| 2023 | 19-27% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 |
| 2024 | 23+21% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 1
- 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.