Higashienokicho

Higashienokicho (東榎町) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 355 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (神楽坂), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (9 min).

Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Higashienokicho recorded 4 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+300%).

The most frequently reported crime type in this area is assault and battery (2 cases in 2024), accounting for 50% 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.