Nogata 5-chome
野方５丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Nogata 5-chome safe?
Nogata 5-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents based on 30 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,227. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nogata 5-chome (野方５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,227 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.6 persons. The nearest station is (野方), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nogata 5-chome recorded 30 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 6 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-32%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (12 cases in 2024), accounting for 40% 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 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 7 |
| 2019 | 41-7% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 10 |
| 2020 | 45+10% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
| 2021 | 38-16% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 6 |
| 2022 | 44+16% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| 2023 | 36-18% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 7 |
| 2024 | 30-17% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 12
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.