Yayoicho 5-chome
弥生町５丁目 — Nakano (中野区), Tokyo
Is Yayoicho 5-chome safe?
Yayoicho 5-chome in Nakano, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents based on 26 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,729. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Yayoicho 5-chome (弥生町５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Nakano, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,729 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (中野富士見町), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (13 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Yayoicho 5-chome recorded 26 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly declined (-4%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 15% 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 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| 2019 | 14-48% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 | 22+57% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 |
| 2021 | 20-9% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| 2022 | 16-20% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11-31% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26+136% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
Considering Buying Property in yayoicho-5-chome?Get matched with English-speaking real estate agents who specialize in foreign buyers. Free, no obligation.
Get matched →Property Market in Nakano
View median condo, house, and land prices for Nakano based on official MLIT transaction data.
See Nakano property prices & cost index →Nearest Train Stations
Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.