Nakano 5-chome
中野５丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Nakano 5-chome safe?
Nakano 5-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 33.4 per 1,000 residents based on 234 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,006. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakano 5-chome (中野５丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,006 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (中野), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (12 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakano 5-chome recorded 234 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 33.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 17 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-23%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (75 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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 | 303 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 212 | 54 |
| 2019 | 315+4% | 0 | 37 | 11 | 211 | 56 |
| 2020 | 257-18% | 0 | 43 | 10 | 161 | 43 |
| 2021 | 244-5% | 2 | 32 | 1 | 143 | 66 |
| 2022 | 195-20% | 2 | 29 | 3 | 130 | 31 |
| 2023 | 217+11% | 0 | 33 | 4 | 140 | 40 |
| 2024 | 234+8% | 2 | 28 | 16 | 154 | 34 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 75
- Shoplifting
- 27
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 6
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 18
- Injury
- 10
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 12
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.