Kitashinjuku 1-chome
北新宿１丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Kitashinjuku 1-chome safe?
Kitashinjuku 1-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents based on 63 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 6,934. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitashinjuku 1-chome (北新宿１丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 6,934 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (大久保), approximately a 4-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (7 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitashinjuku 1-chome recorded 63 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-16%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (18 cases in 2024), accounting for 29% 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 | 75 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 39 | 15 |
| 2019 | 57-24% | 0 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 16 |
| 2020 | 78+37% | 2 | 7 | 5 | 45 | 19 |
| 2021 | 71-9% | 2 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 16 |
| 2022 | 70-1% | 2 | 6 | 2 | 42 | 18 |
| 2023 | 67-4% | 0 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 14 |
| 2024 | 63-6% | 2 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 18
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 2
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 4
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Fraud
- 4
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.