Nishishinjuku 6-chome
西新宿６丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 6-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 6-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of C (Below Average) with a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents based on 67 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,537. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 6-chome (西新宿６丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,537 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.5 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西新宿), approximately a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (9 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 6-chome recorded 67 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of C (Below Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 12 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-11%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (13 cases in 2024), accounting for 19% 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 | 75 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 45 | 16 |
| 2019 | 95+27% | 1 | 10 | 2 | 56 | 26 |
| 2020 | 51-46% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 18 |
| 2021 | 40-22% | 0 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 18 |
| 2022 | 38-5% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 9 |
| 2023 | 55+45% | 0 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2024 | 67+22% | 0 | 9 | 3 | 32 | 23 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 13
- Shoplifting
- 1
- Pickpocketing
- 2
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 3
- Injury
- 3
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 10
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.