Kamiochiai 2-chome
上落合２丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Kamiochiai 2-chome safe?
Kamiochiai 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents based on 31 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 5,046. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kamiochiai 2-chome (上落合２丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 5,046 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (中井), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kamiochiai 2-chome recorded 31 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-6%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (8 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 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 9 |
| 2019 | 28-15% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020 | 17-39% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 45+165% | 0 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 13 |
| 2022 | 22-51% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | 34+55% | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 6 |
| 2024 | 31-9% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 11 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 2
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 3
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 1
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.