Nakano 1-chome
中野１丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Nakano 1-chome safe?
Nakano 1-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents based on 26 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,345. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakano 1-chome (中野１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,345 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (新中野), approximately a 11-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (11 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakano 1-chome recorded 26 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 8 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-26%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 35% 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 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 12 |
| 2019 | 27-23% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 |
| 2020 | 39+44% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 10 |
| 2021 | 18-54% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 21+17% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2023 | 34+62% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 8 |
| 2024 | 26-24% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.