Nishishinjuku 7-chome
西新宿７丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 7-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 7-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of D (High Crime) with a crime rate of 42.4 per 1,000 residents based on 98 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 2,311. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 7-chome (西新宿７丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 2,311 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.3 persons, indicating a prevalence of single-person households. The nearest station is (西武新宿), approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include (4 min) and (5 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 7-chome recorded 98 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 42.4 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of D (High Crime). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 5 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-15%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (26 cases in 2024), accounting for 27% 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 | 115 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 56 | 40 |
| 2019 | 124+8% | 1 | 8 | 2 | 87 | 26 |
| 2020 | 76-39% | 0 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 23 |
| 2021 | 74-3% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 54 | 12 |
| 2022 | 93+26% | 0 | 6 | 3 | 57 | 27 |
| 2023 | 930% | 1 | 5 | 3 | 55 | 29 |
| 2024 | 98+5% | 2 | 12 | 1 | 59 | 24 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 26
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 5
- Injury
- 6
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 8
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.