Kabukicho 2-chome
歌舞伎町２丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Kabukicho 2-chome safe?
Kabukicho 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 265.1 per 1,000 residents based on 535 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,018. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kabukicho 2-chome (歌舞伎町２丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,018 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.2 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西武新宿), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (5 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kabukicho 2-chome recorded 535 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 265.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 37 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+19%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (67 cases in 2024), accounting for 13% 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 | 451 | 22 | 112 | 13 | 191 | 113 |
| 2019 | 361-20% | 14 | 72 | 19 | 170 | 86 |
| 2020 | 358-1% | 12 | 79 | 8 | 167 | 92 |
| 2021 | 360+1% | 10 | 69 | 22 | 190 | 69 |
| 2022 | 446+24% | 15 | 107 | 23 | 210 | 91 |
| 2023 | 498+12% | 22 | 88 | 16 | 280 | 92 |
| 2024 | 535+7% | 41 | 105 | 17 | 266 | 106 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 67
- Shoplifting
- 9
- Pickpocketing
- 15
- Theft from vehicles
- 5
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 53
- Injury
- 42
- Robbery
- 9
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 17
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.