Shinmachi 2-chome
新町２丁目 — Setagaya (世田谷区), Tokyo
Is Shinmachi 2-chome safe?
Shinmachi 2-chome in Setagaya, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents based on 15 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,523. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Shinmachi 2-chome (新町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,523 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.9 persons. The nearest station is (桜新町), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (16 min) and (17 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Shinmachi 2-chome recorded 15 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 7 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-40%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is shoplifting (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% of all incidents. For broader context, Setagaya ranks #22 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 2019 | 19-24% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 | 25+32% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2021 | 19-24% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | 14-26% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8-43% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15+88% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 2
- Shoplifting
- 4
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 1
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 0
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.