Nishishinjuku 2-chome
西新宿2丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 2-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 2-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of F (Very High Crime) with a crime rate of 2267.9 per 1,000 residents based on 127 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 56. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 2-chome (西新宿2丁目) is a primarily commercial or business district with relatively few residents in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 56 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.0 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (都庁前), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 2-chome recorded 127 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 2267.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of F (Very High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 18 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has notably increased (+65%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is fraud (41 cases in 2024), accounting for 32% 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. Note: this area has a very small residential population, which can result in a statistically inflated crime rate that may not reflect the actual safety experience for residents.
Crime Trend (2018-2024)
| Year | Total | Serious | Assault | Burglary | Theft | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 37 | 31 |
| 2019 | 67-13% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 23 |
| 2020 | 64-4% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 20 |
| 2021 | 62-3% | 3 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 29 |
| 2022 | 77+24% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 45 |
| 2023 | 109+42% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 59 |
| 2024 | 127+17% | 0 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 87 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 8
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 4
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 2
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 41
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.