Nishishinjuku 3-chome
西新宿３丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 3-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 3-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 24.2 per 1,000 residents based on 54 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,232. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 3-chome (西新宿３丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,232 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (初台), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (9 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 3-chome recorded 54 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 24.2 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 2 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-13%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (14 cases in 2024), accounting for 26% 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 | 62 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 10 |
| 2019 | 50-19% | 1 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 12 |
| 2020 | 45-10% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 6 |
| 2021 | 37-18% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 11 |
| 2022 | 39+5% | 1 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 10 |
| 2023 | 56+44% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 13 |
| 2024 | 54-4% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 13 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 14
- Shoplifting
- 7
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 4
- Injury
- 3
- 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.