Hyakunincho 2-chome
百人町２丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Hyakunincho 2-chome safe?
Hyakunincho 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 28.8 per 1,000 residents based on 123 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,267. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Hyakunincho 2-chome (百人町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,267 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (新大久保), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (3 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hyakunincho 2-chome recorded 123 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 28.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 19 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has slightly increased (+10%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (32 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 112 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 56 | 29 |
| 2019 | 107-4% | 3 | 5 | 2 | 81 | 16 |
| 2020 | 89-17% | 0 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 26 |
| 2021 | 98+10% | 0 | 7 | 4 | 62 | 25 |
| 2022 | 117+19% | 1 | 14 | 3 | 79 | 20 |
| 2023 | 104-11% | 1 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 29 |
| 2024 | 123+18% | 3 | 13 | 8 | 71 | 28 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 32
- Shoplifting
- 11
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 5
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 7
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 12
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.