Nishishinjuku 8-chome
西新宿８丁目 — Shinjuku (新宿区), Tokyo
Is Nishishinjuku 8-chome safe?
Nishishinjuku 8-chome in Shinjuku, Tokyo has a safety grade of B (Average) with a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents based on 31 reported incidents in 2024 and a population of 3,211. Data source: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁).
Nishishinjuku 8-chome (西新宿８丁目) is a residential neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo with a residential population of 3,211 (2020 Census). The average household size is 1.4 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 (7 min) and (8 min).
Based on 2024 official data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nishishinjuku 8-chome recorded 31 criminal incidents, resulting in a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents and earning a safety grade of B (Average). Compared to 2023, reported crime increased by 4 cases. Over the full 6-year period since 2018, crime has significantly declined (-16%).
The most frequently reported crime type in this area is bicycle theft (4 cases in 2024), accounting for 13% 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 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 5 |
| 2019 | 30-19% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| 2020 | 28-7% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
| 2021 | 20-29% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| 2022 | 22+10% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2023 | 27+23% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8 |
| 2024 | 31+15% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 14 |
Crime Breakdown (2024)
Theft
- Bicycle theft
- 4
- Shoplifting
- 3
- Pickpocketing
- 0
- Theft from vehicles
- 0
Violent & Property Crime
- Assault/Battery
- 2
- Injury
- 1
- Robbery
- 0
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Fraud
- 3
Demographics
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Walking time estimated at 80m/min (4.8 km/h). Distances are straight-line.