Kitashinjuku 3-chome
北新宿３丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Kitashinjuku 3-chome safe?
Kitashinjuku 3-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents based on 44 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,039. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Kitashinjuku 3-chome (北新宿３丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,039 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (東中野), approximately a 8-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (8 min) and (11 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Kitashinjuku 3-chome recorded 44 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-14%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 25% 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 | 51 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 21 |
| 2019 | 30-41% | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 |
| 2020 | 43+43% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 11 |
| 2021 | 37-14% | 0 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 5 |
| 2022 | 26-30% | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2023 | 39+50% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 8 |
| 2024 | 44+13% | 0 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 2
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.