Nishishinjuku 5-chome
西新宿５丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 5-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 5-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents based on 28 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 4,091. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 5-chome (西新宿５丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 4,091 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 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 (8 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 5-chome recorded 28 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime decreased by 3 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-26%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is assault and battery (6 cases in 2024), accounting for 21% 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 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| 2019 | 36-5% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 6 |
| 2020 | 28-22% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| 2021 | 280% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2022 | 32+14% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
| 2023 | 31-3% | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 |
| 2024 | 28-10% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 3
- Shoplifting
- 0
- Pickpocketing
- 1
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 6
- Injury
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 1
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.