Nishiochiai 3-chome
西落合３丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishiochiai 3-chome safe?
Nishiochiai 3-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents based on 18 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,199. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishiochiai 3-chome (西落合３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,199 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.7 persons. The nearest station is (落合南長崎), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (10 min) and (14 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishiochiai 3-chome recorded 18 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 15 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-50%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (5 cases in 2024), accounting for 28% 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 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
| 2019 | 28-22% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 4 |
| 2020 | 280% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 12 |
| 2021 | 20-29% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2022 | 19-5% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2023 | 33+74% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 |
| 2024 | 18-45% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 5
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 1
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.