Hyakunincho 1-chome
百人町１丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Hyakunincho 1-chome safe?
Hyakunincho 1-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 46.3 per 1,000 residents based on 153 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,302. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hyakunincho 1-chome (百人町１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,302 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (新大久保), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (2 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hyakunincho 1-chome recorded 153 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 46.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 11 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+17%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (27 cases in 2024), accounting for 18% 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.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 131 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 59 | 34 |
| 2019 | 156+19% | 4 | 28 | 9 | 84 | 31 |
| 2020 | 113-28% | 0 | 17 | 5 | 70 | 21 |
| 2021 | 121+7% | 2 | 13 | 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 2022 | 136+12% | 2 | 20 | 3 | 77 | 34 |
| 2023 | 164+21% | 3 | 34 | 7 | 74 | 46 |
| 2024 | 153-7% | 2 | 25 | 1 | 78 | 47 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 27
- Shoplifting
- 6
- Pickpocketing
- 3
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 13
- Injury
- 11
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 5
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.