Nakano 3-chome
中野３丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Nakano 3-chome safe?
Nakano 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 63 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,259. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakano 3-chome (中野３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,259 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (中野), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (10 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakano 3-chome recorded 63 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 18 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (26 cases in 2024), accounting for 41% 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 | 53 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 15 |
| 2019 | 38-28% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| 2020 | 52+37% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 18 |
| 2021 | 46-12% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 11 |
| 2022 | 45-2% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 10 |
| 2023 | 450% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 8 |
| 2024 | 63+40% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 48 | 9 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 26
- Shoplifting
- 15
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.