Nakaochiai 1-chome
中落合１丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nakaochiai 1-chome safe?
Nakaochiai 1-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents based on 23 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,609. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nakaochiai 1-chome (中落合１丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,609 (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 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (6 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nakaochiai 1-chome recorded 23 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 9 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+35%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (9 cases in 2024), accounting for 39% 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 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 2019 | 170% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| 2020 | 30+76% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 9 |
| 2021 | 31+3% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 |
| 2022 | 27-13% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | 32+19% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 7 |
| 2024 | 23-28% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 9
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- 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.