Minamidai 3-chome
南台３丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Minamidai 3-chome safe?
Minamidai 3-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe) with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents based on 11 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,738. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Minamidai 3-chome (南台３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,738 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.8 persons. The nearest station is (中野富士見町), approximately a 9-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Minamidai 3-chome recorded 11 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A+ (Very Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-56%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 45% 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 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
| 2019 | 39+56% | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 12 |
| 2020 | 20-49% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 2021 | 26+30% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20-23% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 2023 | 200% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11-45% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.