Akagimotocho

Akagimotocho (赤城元町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 407 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (神楽坂), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (7 min).

Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Akagimotocho recorded 3 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime remained stable. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+50%).

The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 67% of all incidents. For broader context, Shinjuku ranks #23 out of 23 wards in Tokyo for overall safety, indicating higher-than-average crime levels ward-wide.