Nishishinjuku 4-chome
西新宿４丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 4-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 4-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of A (Safe) with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents based on 35 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 7,745. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 4-chome (西新宿４丁目) is a densely populated residential area in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 7,745 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西新宿五丁目), approximately a 5-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (7 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 4-chome recorded 35 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of A (Safe). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 22 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-47%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (11 cases in 2024), accounting for 31% 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 | 66 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 16 |
| 2019 | 45-32% | 1 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 4 |
| 2020 | 40-11% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 8 |
| 2021 | 43+8% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 9 |
| 2022 | 54+26% | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 15 |
| 2023 | 57+6% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 13 |
| 2024 | 35-39% | 0 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 11
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- 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.